Trip leader : Phil Sheesley philsheesley@hotmail.com 813-695-7395
Description: We'll plan to paddle from the GULF PIER at Ft DeSoto to Egmont Key.
Location: Gulf Pier (not the Bay Pier) parking lot.
Schedule: Wednesday, June 13th. Meet at 9:00 and be GONE by 9:30
Additional information: There is a $5 Parking Fee if you don’t have a Pinellas Parks Annual Pass. Bring lunch/snack, lots of drink, and sunscreen. We will plan to eat lunch on the beach and allow some time for exploring the interior of the island before returning to Ft DeSoto around 1:30.
Difficulty: Level III, distance about 10 miles in open water, may be choppy, MUST have solid open water skills and maintain 4 – 4.5 mph pace for the duration of this paddle. We cross a busy shipping channel on the paddle with strong currents. (See Skills Self Assessment Chart link below for level assignment)
Required: Sea kayak at least 15' with water-tight bulkheads, decklines, and spray deck; no inflatable PFDs. Bring lots of water/sports drink, lunch, sunscreen.
Must register on the web site or RSVP to the trip leader to allow notification of any changes.
See the Skills Self Assessment Chart on the web site and contact the leader with any questions:
http://www.tbsk.club/resources/Documents/Skills_Assessment-_Chart_March_2017.pdf