This Weeks Schedule

Venice LemonBay Kayakers

Economy Tackle / Dolphin Paddlesports

6018 S. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, FL. 34231.
941-922-9671
www.economytackle.com
www.floridakayak.com

Where we buy our equipment.

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.

NOTE: Paddles are subject to cancellation or change. Please check the website before you leave for the latest update.

Wednesday February 18th Paddle

Manatee Park – Orange River Fort Myers: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip on the Orange River with a launch time of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday February 18th. We will be paddling up stream, as well as spending sometime observing the manatees. The trip will be about 3 ½ hours in duration, 7- 8 miles long, is rated as intermediate.

"Launch time of 9:30 a.m." means that you are in the water and are ready paddle. Please allow ample time for travel, unloading your kayaks, and preparing for the trip. You will need your kayak wheels. The launch site is sandy area near the kayak concessionaire.

Facilities: Restroom, large parking lot (parking fee is $5.00), gift shop.

Directions; From I75 North or South take exit 141 and go east on Florida route 80. take a right onto Manatee Park at 10901 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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Saturday February 21st Paddle

Prairie Creek to Shell Creek- Hathaway Park: The Kayakers of Venice-Lemon Bay will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 a.m. on February 21st, launching into Prairie Creek off Washington Loop Road northeast of Punta Gorda. This will be a one- way shuttle trip with take-out will be at Hathaway Park on Shell Creek. This trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, about 8 miles long, rated intermediate.

Please arrive at Prairie Creek launch no later than 9:00 to allow us time to shuttle cars down to Hathaway Park.

"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: Prairie Creek parking is limited and sand along a fence line and the shoulder of the road. There are no facilities at the launch point but are available at the nearby Hathaway Park. The launch is a mix of concrete and mud with a quick drop off. Only one kayak can launch at a time.

Directions: Going south on I 75, take Exit 164 and go northeast on Hwy 17, toward Arcadia. Go about 4.5 miles and look right for the Royal Thai Restaurant (Green building), directly after the restaurant turn right onto Washington Loop Road which is also marked as CR 764. Go about 5 miles and watch on the left for the entrance to Hathaway Park where you can use the facilities if you need to. Drive beyond Hathaway Park approximately 1.75 miles and note the white highway sign "Prairie Creek" on the first bridge. Parking is on the right side of the road before reaching the bridge. Parking is very limited, slanted grass and sand area.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD.

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Wednesday February 25th Paddle

Blackburn Point West: The Venice Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Wednesday February 25th, launching from Blackburn Point Park West Kayak Launch site (just west of the ICW on the north side of the road) to waters in the area. This trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, 6 – 7 miles long, is rated intermediate.

NOTE 1:   Launch location has been changed Blackburn Point Park West Kayak Launch site (just west of the ICW on the north side of the road).
NOTE 2: After the paddle there will be potluck lunch(bring a dish to share) and a meeting to select March paddles.

Launch time of 9:30am 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:   There are picnic tables, trashcans, BBQ grills, and restrooms..

Directions: From Hwy 41 in Osprey turn west onto Blackburn Point Rd. Cross over the bridge, Blackburn Point Park West Kayak Launch site on your right, across from the Case Key Fish House.   Parking lot is shared with the Sarasota County Rowing Club.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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Saturday February 28th Paddle

Jiggs Landing: The Kayakers of Venice-Lemon Bay will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 a.m. on Saturday February 28th, launching from Jiggs Landing and paddling in Ward Lake and up the Braden River to Linger Lodge. The trip is rated as intermediate, will be about 8-9 miles and 3-4 hours in duration.

"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: Restrooms, picnic tables. The ramp is concrete with an adjacent earth area for kayaks. There is ample parking.

Directions: From I-75, take Exit 217 West on SR 70. Go west on SR 70, for about 1.5 miles. At the traffic light take a left onto 63rd street east (there is a Taco Bell on the left at this intersection) and continue straight for about 0.5 miles and until the road curves sharply to the left. At this curve turn right into Jiggs Landing Park.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PDF.

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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.

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.