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.
Economy Tackle / Dolphin Paddlesports
6018 S. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, FL. 34231.
941-922-9671
www.economytackle.com
www.floridakayak.com
NOTE: Paddles are subject to cancellation or change. Please check the website before you leave for the latest update.
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Venice LemonBay Kayakers
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.
Wednesday December 11th Paddle
Shell Creek – Hathaway Park: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Wednesday December 11th launching from Hathaway Park (north east of Punta Gorda) with a destination of paddling down the scenic Shell Creek to the dam and return. The trip will be 3 ½ to 4 hours in duration, 8 ½ to 9 miles long, 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.
Facilities: The Park has restrooms, picnic tables, and trashcans.
Directions: Going south on I-75. At Punta Gorda, take Exit 164 and go northeast on Hwy. 17 toward Acadia. Go about 4.2 miles and look right for the Royal Thai Restaurant, go just beyond a large yellowish “Shell Creek Park” billboard and turn right onto Washington Loop Road which is also marked as CR 764. Go about 4.5 miles and watch for the Shell Creek Mobile Home Park on the left; just beyond that on the left is the entrance to Hathaway Park. The first left goes to the boat ramp. The second left takes you to the paddle craft site If driving south on Hwy 41 cross the Peace River into Punta Gorda and get into the left hand lane. Turn left on Olympia Ave (which is Hwy 17) and follow it east under I 75, through Cleveland, to your turn onto Washington Loop Rd.
SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!
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Saturday December 14th Paddle
Special Paddle – Clean up Intercoastal Mangroves
Don Pedro State Park (Land Base): The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayaker's are going to join group doing a clean-up of the intercoastal mangroves along the Palm Island. It is being organized by SUP Englewood. If you are interested in joining them on December 14th, you need to go to (supenglewood.com) to sign up. Go to “Book Now”, then to “Waterway Warrior Clean Up Days”, Fill out the info sheet and be sure to mark “bring your own kayak” so they know who will have their own equipment. Once you sign up you will receive an info sheet with detail. Their phone is 941-265-2925
Special Note: The road back to the launch site is not open to cars. You will need to bring your wheels. It is a 200+ yard walk to the launch site.
"Launch time of 10:00am" 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: The Park has restrooms, picnic tables, trashcans, and an information kiosk. The parking area is shell; there is a $3.00 per vehicle entry fee.
Directions: From SR 776 in Englewood, go south toward Placida on SR 775. Go about six miles, go through the small built up area of Cape Haze, go about one more mile and look right (west) for a brown and white sign for Don Pedro State Park. A good landmark is on the left (east) side of the road, an Ace Hardware that is directly across from the entrance to the Park. From the El Jobean/North Port area, go south on SR 771 until it intersects SR 775 near the Placida Boat Ramp. Continue northward about one mile, look for the small brown and white Park sign along the right (east) side of the road and Ace Hardware, turn left (west) into the Park.
SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!
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Wednesday December 18th Paddle
Oyster Creek Regional Park: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Wednesday December 18th launching from the Charlotte County Oyster Creek Regional Park Canoe/Kayak launch area with a destination of Milton Pass/Stump Pass and waters in the area. The trip will be about 3 ½ hours in duration, 7 - 8 miles long, is rated intermediate.
“Launch time of 9:30 am 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 launch area is shell and sand; parking for over 20 vehicles is shell and rock. There is a Port-a-Potty at this launch site. There are restroom facilities across 775 at Cedar Point Environmental Park.
Directions: From the north, go south on SR 776 in Englewood to the intersection with SR 775; turn right (south) toward Placida and continue south. The unnamed road entrance to the launch site is directly across from the entrance to the Cedar Point Environmental Park and shortly after Lemon Bay High School. Turn left crossing the 4-lane road into Oyster Creek Kayak launch area. The road is blacktop for a short distance than turns to crushed shell and rock. From the south, go north on SR 775. The Barb & Ken Restaurant on the south side of Oyster Creek. The launch area is on the north side of Oyster Creek. Cross over the bridge (Oyster Creek), and turn right immediately after the guardrails end. If you pass Lemon Bay High School you’ve gone too far. Follow the shell road to the right and you will enter the parking/unloading area with a short walk to Oyster Creek launch area.
SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD.
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