LEVEL 1 -- Fort DeSoto Park
Meet Al Tillson (813-832-3961; altillson@yahoo.com) at the northeastern end of Fort DeSoto Park at 9:30AM on Saturday October 14th for a 10:00 launch. We’ll be paddling about 3 hours at a leisurely pace out and back along both sides of eastern Mullet Key with a break somewhere around midway for lunch/snack. Should see nice views of the Skyway Bridge, maybe Peaches the flamingo, and possibly some early white pelicans as well as the usual array of flora and fauna.
Be sure to bring plenty of water, lunch/snack, sunscreen, insect repellent, and footwear that will protect you against possible oyster shells at take outs. A waterproof outer shell is also a good idea. All boats should be at least 15 feet long and have sealed flotation and bow and stern grab loops and/or deck lines.
Please RSVP on club website. Detailed directions to launch spot will be sent to those who register.
Limit: 9 paddlers.