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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                                       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.