On any trip extending past official sunset all kayaks must carry a White light that is visible for at least one mile or be equipped with approved Red, Green and White navigation lights.
All trips have a Launch Time of 9:30am. unless shown otherwise in the trip details.
"Launch Time" means you are in the water and ready to paddle. Please allow sufficient time for travel, unloading equipment and preparing for the trip.
Where we buy our equipment.
NOTE: Paddles are subject to cancellation or change. Please check the website before you leave for the latest update.
Economy Tackle / Dolphin Paddlesports
6018 S. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, FL. 34231.
941-922-9671
www.economytackle.com
www.floridakayak.com
All kayaks and kayakers must observe all State and Federal Regulations regarding safety and navigation rules. This includes carrying a CG approved PFD that is "readily accessible" (not inside a hatch or under your seat) and an effective sound producing device such as a whistle or horn.
Wednesday March 20th Paddle
Phillippi Creek: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday March 20th launching from Phillippi Estates Park in Sarasota with a destination of down river toward the mangrove island and explore the area. The trip will be about 3 hours in duration, 7 miles long, rated as intermediate.
"Launch time of 9:30am" means that you are in the water and ready to paddle. Please allow ample time for travel, unloading you kayaks, and preparing for the trip. There is about a 140-yard carry over a concrete sidewalk from the parking area to the launch point, so plan accordingly. Bring your wheels.
Facilities: Phillippi Estates Park has full facilities. Parking is asphalt. The launch point is sand/shell.
Directions: If northbound on Hwy. 41 in South Sarasota, go past Economy Tackle and a Texaco station to the traffic light at Constitution St. Turn left (west) into Philippi Estates, follow the road to the right then left and go past the administrative building and park near three gazebos. A fishing pier is visible from the parking area; the launch point is adjacent to the pier. If southbound on Hwy. 41 in South Sarasota cross the three Philippi Creek bridges and turn right (west) at the traffic light at Constitution St. and follow the above directions.
SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!
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Saturday March 23rd Paddle
North Port Marina Ramp: The Venice Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30am on Saturday March 23rd launching from the North Port Marina Ramp in North Port. The trip will be 3 hours in duration, 7 miles long, rated intermediate.
“Launch time of 9:30am” means that you are in the water and ready to paddle. Please allow ample time for travel, unloading your kayak and preparing for the trip.
Facilities: The Park has a concrete ramp, a gazebo with picnic tables, trashcans, and a BBQ grill. The parking area is asphalt with additional grassy area parking. There are no rest rooms.
Directions: From the north take I-75 to exit 191 (River Road) and turn right at the bottom of the ramp. Go 5.5 miles on River Road and turn left onto U.S. 41 towards North Port. Go 3.2 mile and turn right at the traffic light at the Biscayne Plaza Shopping Center on to Biscayne Drive and go .6 miles over a canal and turn right on to Branch Terrace. Go 100 feet and turn right on to Kenwood Drive for .6 miles and the Park will be on the right. If coming from the south take Hwy 41 to the Traffic lights at 41 and Cornelius and turn left. Immediately after your turn take the first right onto Chancellor Blvd. and follow it to the intersection of Chancellor and Kenwood. The Park will be on your right.
SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!
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Wednesday March 27th Paddle
North Jetty - Venice: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Wednesday March 27th launching from the North Jetty in Venice to waters in the area. This trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, 7-8 miles long, is rated intermediate.
NOTE: After the paddle there will be a potluck lunch (bring a dish to share) and a meeting to select April paddle locations.
“Launch time of 9:30 a.m.” means that you are in the water and ready to paddle. Please allow ample time for travel, unloading your kayaks and preparing for the trip.
Facilities: The parking area is sandy; there are picnic tables and trashcans nearby, and the North Jetty Fish Camp that sells a limited variety of food items. Just west toward the coast are restrooms within easy walking distance.
Directions: From Hwy. 41 in Nokomis, go west on Albee Rd., cross the ICW bridge to Casey Key Rd, turn left (south) and continue south until reaching the North Jetty Fish Camp, turn left (east) to a sandy launch area on the ICW.
SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!
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Saturday March 30th Paddle
Fort Hammer: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday November 17th, launching from Fort Hammer and paddling up the Manatee River and Gamble Creek. The trip will be about 3 1/2 hours in duration, 7 miles long, rated as intermediate.
"Launch time of 9:30 a.m." means that you are in the water and are ready to paddle. Please allow ample time for travel, unloading your kayaks, and preparing for the trip.
Facilities: There is a concrete ramp with a sand ramp just upstream. Parking is ample and is sand. There are trashcans and picnic tables and one porta-potty
Directions: From I-75, take Exit 224 onto Rt. 301 east. Follow 301 east about 2 miles to a red and green light and turn right onto Old Tampa Rd. There is a Whitney Bank building on the right hand corner and a CVS diagonally across the street. The road to the left here is Erie, so both names are on the signs above the road. Continue on Old Tampa Rd. until it dead-ends on Ft. Hammer Rd. Turn right on Ft. Hammer and continue to the end.
SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PDF
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