Trip leader : Phil Sheesley, philsheesley@hotmail.com, 813-695-7395
Description: We'll plan to paddle from the Gulf Pier at Ft DeSoto Park (Pinellas County) to the North end of Egmont Key, land on the beach and allow time for exploring the area around the lighthouse and shore artillery batteries before returning by around 1:30.
Location: Gulf Pier (NOT the Bay Pier), Ft DeSoto
Schedule: Saturday, March 14th , 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. Dress appropriately for water temperature.
Difficulty: Level 3, distance about 8 miles in open water, may be choppy, and we will be crossing a busy shipping channel. MUST have solid open water skills and maintain 4 – 4.5 mph pace for the duration of this paddle. (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