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 December 31st Paddle

Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area: The Venice Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30am on Wednesday December 31st, launching from the # 1 boat ramp at Webb Lake in the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area with a destination of paddling around the Islands and Bays in Webb Lake. This trip will be about 7 miles long, 3 hours in duration, rated intermediate.

NOTE: The launch site is boat ramp #1.

“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: This is a State of Florida Fish & Wildlife Management Area and you will find a collection point at the entrance of the Area. There is a $3.00 per person fee $6.00 max per vehicle to enter the Preserve. It is free if you are 65 or older and a Florida resident, children under 16, or certified disabled persons. (Cash ONLY) We will be launching from # 1 boat ramp off the sand/gravel/grass areas on either side of the concrete ramp. There is ample parking at the launch site. No other facilities are at this launch site but there are restrooms at the entrance and on the ½ mile drive along the lake.

Directions: Going south on I-75, take exit 158, Truckers Grade/Cecil B. Webb exit. At the end of the off ramp turn left, go under I-75 and you will enter the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Preserve. If you are under 65 stop and put 3 dollars per person into a provided envelope and drop it into the receptacle. Then proceed straight ahead to the Ranger Station and turn right (south) and follow the paved road along the lake for 1/2 miles to the # 1 boat ramp. The launch area in on the left.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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Saturday January 3rd Paddle

Snook Haven County Park Boat Ramp - The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Saturday January 3rd, at the Snook Haven County Park Boat Ramp east of Venice with a destination of paddling up or the Myakka River and return. This trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, 7-8 miles long, rated intermediate.

“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: The Snook Haven launch area is a boat ramp; parking is sand, grass and gravel. There are restrooms, picnic tables and a restaurant.

Directions: From I-75 Exit 191, go south on River Road to Venice Avenue. Turn left at the light onto Venice Ave, a dirt road leading to Snook Haven Restaurant, and follow it until you see the “Boat Ramp” sign on the left and Camp Venice Retreat on the right.

From Hwy. 41 in South Venice turn north at the traffic light onto River Road and go about 4.5 miles to Venice Ave, a dirt road leading to Snook Haven Restaurant, and follow it until you see the “Boat Ramp” sign on the left and Camp Venice Retreat on the right.

From Hwy. 41 in “central” Venice go east about six miles on Venice Ave and continue straight at the traffic light crossing River Rd onto the dirt road leading to Snook Haven Restaurant, and follow it until you see the “Boat Ramp” sign on the left and Camp Venice Retreat on the right.

THINK SAFETY FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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Wednesday January 7th Paddle

Coral Creek: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday January 7th, launching from the next to the bridge over Coral Creek at Placida. The destination will out into Gasparilla Sound, around some sandbars, under the causeway to Little Gasparilla Island Pass and return. The trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, 7- 8 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: Launch site is mud/ sandy area next to the bridge. There are no restroom facilities. The parking area is relatively small, accommodate 15 - 20 vehicles. Parking lot is shared with users of the pier.

Directions: From Venice, go south on SR 776 to Englewood and go south on SR 775 toward Placida. Go about nine miles just after the traffic light for the Gasparilla Island/Boca Grande Causeway and turn right. The parking lot is on your left next to the bridge.

From SR 771 in the El Jobean/East Rotonda area turn left just pass the bridge over Coral Creek before the traffic light for Gasparilla Island.

THINK SAFETY 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.