BACK SIDE OF WEEDON ISLAND SECOND ATTEMPT – LEVEL I PLUS (for distance)--LIMIT 10 PADDLERS
TRIP LEADER: Al Tillson alberttillson12@gmail.com 813-731-3583
For the October trip, the winds were too high to safely paddle down the Bay. The forecast looks better now, and we should have enough water with the later start time. We’ll paddle south in the bay and along the eastern edge of Weedon Island Preserve for about 3 - 4 hours and about 6 - 8 miles with a lunch/snack stop along the way. We should have a nice combination of open bay and mangrove areas and hopefully see a decent array of waterfowl, fish, and the occasional dolphin or manatee. There’s at least the possibility of a few recently arrived white pelicans.
Location: We’ll meet on the south side of Gandy Boulevard on the Pinellas side of Gandy Bridge about 200 yards to the east of Urban Kai near the last of a row of palm trees in the middle of the parking area.
Schedule: Saturday November 7th. Meet at 10:30 for a 11AM launch. Return about 3:30PM. The later launch time should get us better tide levels and let us spend some time inside the mangroves.
Additional information: No restrooms on site. Nearest are at the gas station/convenience store on the north side of Gandy or The Getaway restaurant.
Difficulty: Level I Plus (for distance). (See Skills Self Assessment Chart link below for level assignment)
Boats should be at least 14 feet long and have deck lines and/or grab loops, as well as sealed bow and stern flotation. Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, bug repellant, a hat, and shoes that will protect you against oyster shells at take-outs.
See the Skills Self Assessment Chart on the web site and contact the leader with any questions. Please register (or cancel) on the web site or RSVP to the trip leader to allow notification of any changes.