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. 

11:30am  ​                            Wednesday January 29nd Paddle

Blackburn Point:  The Venice Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30am on Wednesday January 29nd, launching from Blackburn Point Road (east just before crossing the ICW on the south 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.

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 at the boat ramp a short way across the boardwalk to the east.

Directions:  From Hwy 41 in Osprey turn west onto Blackburn Point Rd. and continue to the bridge.  Turn left before crossing the bridge and park on the south side of the road in the sandy area.
 

                         SAFETY COMES FIRST.  ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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                             Saturday February 1st Paddle

 Laurel Road - Myakka River Park: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30am on Saturday February 1st ,   launching from Laurel Road in Venice into the Myakka River at Myakka River Park and paddle up the river and back.  The trip will be about 3 ½ hours in duration, 7 ½ miles long, is 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 kayak and preparing for the trip.    Bring your wheels

Facilities:  Restrooms, picnic tables,

Directions:  Take I-75 or Hwy 41 or any other route that puts you on Laurel Road in Venice going east.  Follow Laurel Road to the end and into the Park.  The official launch site is a floating dock approximately twelve inches above the water level, and 50 yards from the parking lot. This is a very difficult launch for tippy boats, and any other than physically fit paddlers.  There is an unofficial area that consists of a slight slope down to a sandy spot along the river. This sandy spot is approximately 150 yards from the parking lot. Bring your cart or be prepared to borrow one.

                         SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD.

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                        Wednesday February 5th Paddle

Myrtle Creek -  Riverside Ramp:  The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday February 5th,   launching from the Riverside Ramp Northeast of Punta Gorda.  The destination will be Myrtle Creek. The trip will be about 4 hours in duration, 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: There is a concrete ramp with a sandy area on both sides. Parking is shell/sand. There are no restroom facilities. The parking area is relatively small but could accommodate 20 vehicles with careful parking.

Directions:  From I-75 at Punta Gorda take Exit 164 and go northeast on Hwy.17 toward Arcadia. Go about 4.6miles, past the Royal Thai Restaurant and continue around the turn northeastward.  Get in the left hand turn lane. (This is the first left turn after passing the Washington Loop Road to Hathaway Park.) To the left front will be the Tower Garden Lagoon Bait Shop and a large tiki-type pavilion. Turn left (west) onto Riverside Drive, cross a short bridge and on the right will be the Lazy Lagoon Mobile Park. Shortly thereafter will be a brown sign on the right indicating the turn into Riverside Park Launch area; turn right onto the sand/shell road and the ramp is at the end of the road.

                         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.