Trip leader : Phil Sheesley, philsheesley@hotmail.com, 813-695-7395
Description: We'll plan to paddle from the Gulf Pier at Ft De Soto Park (Pinellas County) across the mouth of Tampa Bay to Anna Maria Island via Egmont Key and Passage Key.
Location: Gulf Pier (NOT the Bay Pier), Ft De Soto
Schedule: Wednesday, March 18th , 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 (it will be hot). We will plan for a short stay on Anna Maria, eating on the beach before returning around 2:00. Tide will be incoming for the duration of this paddle.
Difficulty: Level 3, distance about 12 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