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.

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         Saturday March 22nd Paddle

Deer Prairie Creek Preserve: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip on Saturday March22nd with a launch time of 9:30 am from Deer Prairie Creek Preserve. The trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, 6-8 miles long, is rated intermediate. We will be launching from the 1st launch site into Deer Prairie Creek and go down river to the Myakka.

“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 table’s w/shelters/no grills, parking for kayak/canoe trailers, and handicapped accessible observation areas near the lake just upstream of the dam. There is a Porta-Potti at the parking lot.

DIRECTIONS: From I-75 take Exit 191, River Road. Follow River Road approximately six miles south to its intersection with Hwy 41. Turn left (south) on Hwy 41. Go one mile to the crossover near the large RV storage facility on the left. Make a u-turn at the crossover, go ¼ mile north on Hwy 41 and turn right on to the gravel road at the park entrance. Then drive to the end of the road into the large parking lot and picnic area.

From Venice and points north on Hwy 41. Follow Hwy 41 south past the traffic light at River Rd. then follow the above directions.

From North Port and Port Charlotte areas. Follow Hwy 41 north through North Port past Ortiz Blvd., then past the large RV storage facility on the right, and follow the above directions.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!
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    Wednesday March 26th Paddle

Venice Train Station, Legacy Park : The Kayakers of Venice-Lemon Bay will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30am on Wednesday March 26th launching from the Venice Train Station, Legacy Park with a destination of Curry Creek. This trip will be about 3 - 4 hours in duration, 7-8 miles long, rated intermediate.

NOTE:   After paddle will have potluck lunch(bring a dish to share) and meeting to pick April paddle locations.

Launch time of 9:30 am: means 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 covered picnic tables, trashcans, paved parking area, playground, restrooms and a kayak wash station. The old railroad station has refurbished into a museum, a bus transfer station, etc.

Directions to Venice Train Station, Legacy Park Kayak Launch: From north or south I 75, take exit 193 (Jacaranda Boulevard). Follow Jacaranda Boulevard south approximately 3/4 mile. turn right (1st exit out of the round-a-bout, west) and follow Venice Avenue until you cross Hwy. 41. Stay in the righthand lane and continue straight. Do NOT cross the bridge over the ICW to downtown Venice, follow the road to the right of the bridge until you come to your first stop sign. Turn right onto North Seaboard Ave. You are now in the Train Station park. Continue past the parking lot, rest rooms and playground to the rear of the park where you will find the kayak launch.

From Hwy 41 north, take a left onto Venice Ave and follow the directions above. From Hwy 41 south, take a right onto Venice Ave and follow the directions above.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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Saturday March 29th Paddle

19th Street landing on Boca Grande: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30am on Saturday March 29th launching from the 19th street landing on Boca Grande. Paddle route to be decided. Approximately 6-7 miles and 3+ hour trip. 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 kayaks, and preparing for the trip.

Facilities: 19th Street is a paddle craft launch area with no facilities other than parking.

Directions: Drive to Placida via SR 775 south out of Englewood or southwest on SR 771 from the El Jobean areas. At the Boca Grand Causway traffic light, turn west and cross the causeway toward Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande. There is a $6.00 toll per vehicle to cross the causeway, From the toll point follow Gasparilla Rd. south to 18th St., turn left, cross a bicycle path and immediately turn left again onto East Railroad Ave for one block and turn right onto 19th St. This is a sandy dead end street ending at the paddle craft launch area.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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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.