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 November 4th Paddle

North Jetty - Venice: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Saturday November 4th launching from the North Jetty in Venice to waters in the area. This trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, 7-8 miles long, is rated intermediate.

“Launch time of 9:30 a.m.” 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: The parking area is sandy; there are picnic tables and trash cans nearby, and the North Jetty Fish Camp that sells a limited variety of food items. Just west toward the coast are restrooms within easy walking distance.

Directions: From Hwy. 41 in Nokomis, go west on Albee Rd., cross the ICW bridge to Casey Key Rd, turn left (south) and continue south until reaching the North Jetty Fish Camp, turn left (east) to a sandy launch area on the ICW.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD! **************************************************************************

NOTE: Shell Creek is a change from the of location from the orginial post:

Saturday November 7 Paddle

Shell Creek – Hathaway Park: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Saturday November 7 launching from Hathaway Park (north east of Punta Gorda) with a destination of paddling up scenic Shell Creek 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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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.