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. 

                                 Saturday April 29th Paddle

Vamo Park:  The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Saturday April 29th, launching from Vamo Park in Sarasota Bay and paddle in mangroves, than cross over to Midnight Pass Beach and waters in the area. The trip will be about 3 ½ hours in duration, 7 miles long, 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:  There are no facilities at Vamo. There is a relatively small sandy parking (10 cars) area between fences in a residential area. The launch site is a shallow sandy area on the ICW.

Address:  1690 Vamo Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231

Directions:   When traveling southeast on Hwy. 41 in South Sarasota turn right (south) onto Vamo Way at the traffic light at the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.  Continue south and look to the right for two off-white stucco columns and turn right (west) onto Vamo Drive into Vamo County Park. If northbound from Venice on Hwy. 41 go just north of McIntosh and North Point Roads (the entrance Palmer Ranch is on the right and the Oaks Preserve is on the left) and get in the left-hand lane. Turn left (west) and cross over southbound Hwy. 41 (there is no traffic light here) onto Vamo Way. Just as the road turns right (north), look left for the stucco columns then go left onto Vamo Drive into the Park.

                        SAFETY COMES FIRST.  ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD.

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                                         Saturday May 2nd Paddle
 
North Port Marina Ramp: The Venice Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:00 am on Saturday May 2nd launching from the North Port Marina Ramp in North Port.  The trip will be 3 hours in duration, 7 miles long, rated intermediate.

NOTE:   Earlier launch time:  9:00 am

“Launch time of 9:00 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 Park has a concrete ramp, a gazebo with picnic tables, trashcans, restrooms and a BBQ grill. The parking area is asphalt with additional grassy area parking.

Address:   7030 Chancellor Blvd, North Port, FL 34287

Directions:   From the north take I-75 to exit 191 (River Road) and turn right at the bottom of the ramp. Go 5.5 miles on River Road and turn left onto U.S. 41 towards North Port.  Go 3.2 mile and turn right at the traffic light at the Biscayne Plaza Shopping Center on to Biscayne Drive and go .6 miles over a canal and turn right on to Branch Terrace. Go 100 feet and turn right on to Kenwood Drive for .6 miles and the Park will be on the right.  If coming from the south take Hwy 41 to the Traffic lights at 41 and Cornelius and turn left.  Immediately after your turn take the first right onto Chancellor Blvd. and follow it to the intersection of Chancellor and Kenwood.  The Park will be on your right.
 
                         SAFETY COMES FIRST.  ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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                                       Wednesday May 6th Paddle

Liverpool Ramp- Peace River The Kayakers of Venice-Lemon Bay will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 6th, launching from Liverpool Ramp and paddle the Hunter Creek/Peace River.    The trip is rated as intermediate, will be about 7- 8 miles and 3-4 hours in duration.

Note:   Launch time 9:00 am

"Launch time of 9:00 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:   Porta-Potty, picnic tables and parking for about 15 vehicles along the entrance road.  The ramp is concrete.

Directions:     From I-75, take Exit 164 north on to Hwys. 17 & 35 toward Arcadia. Go about 10 miles to Liverpool Road and turn left (northwest). Liverpool Road is just past the Walmart Distribution Center.  Look for a sign at the corner for the Paradise Golf Course and Sunnybreeze Christian Fellowship.    Follow Liverpool Road around a couple of curves until you see the Liverpool Park on your left.  (There is a sign showing a boat ramp)

                         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.