Trip leader : Phil Sheesley philsheesley@hotmail.com 813-695-7395
Description: We'll plan to paddle from Anclote Gulf Park (Note: Not Anclote River Park) to the sandbar just north of Anclote Key (“North Anclote Key”). We’ll plan to swim/snorkel or practice skills, have lunch on the beach and then come back to the launch site around 1:30 unless the weather dictates an earlier return.
Location: Anclote Gulf Park, 2305 Baillies Bluff Rd., Holiday, FL 34691.
Schedule: Saturday, September 7, Meet at 9:00 and be GONE by 9:30
Additional information: There is no parking fee, but no water connections for boat cleaning. Bring lunch/snack, lots of drink, and sunscreen. It will be HOT.
Difficulty: Level II, distance about 7 miles in open water, may be choppy, distance and pace will not be much but MUST have solid open water skills. (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.
http://www.tbsk.club/resources/Documents/Skills_Assessment-_Chart_March_2017.pdf