Month: May 2020

Weather- Click here or VHF radio 162.475 MHz and listen for Marine locations Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound

Tides- Click Here

Requirements-
Fuel,keys, 10$,PFD(s) Pre Check before you leave your house.

Option- lunch/water etc. and other comforts. We typically bring a pop up tent, chairs, cooler, tables.

Launch from Bokeelia (Bocilla Island Seaport) hopefully in the water by 10:00 A.M.
Leaving the boat ramp you go a straight shot out to Jug Creek, Baack Bay isnt really for goofing around due to the shallows. Stay within the markers and carefulu around 2 blind turns. Once out to the ICW, southbound for about a mile the westward staying semi close to the islands. There are shallows here as well, pay attention or jusy follow me. Once past the islands, its quite safe.
We should be back to 2:30 or 3:00 to avoid most of the T Storms.

Requirements-
Full fuel, lunch/water etc. Pre Check before you leave your house.

Launch from Horton Park, hopefully in the water by 11:00 A.M.
There are certain areas that are slow, no wake zones. Once we get past the train bridge, its WOT if you wish, it’s your ticket. We can stop at islands and beaches along the the way to snack or drink. Once we get to the Franklin Lock & Dam, we will beach and have lunch.
We will need to be back to Horton Park by 4:00 pm to avoid most of the T Storms.