Kayak Explorers

Fruitville Library

The monthly meetings are held at 6:30 at the library on Fruitville Rd.

Peace River

Wachula!  From I75,  Take SR 64 East    to  SR17 north  to Wachula.

1st light   BAY STREET   (has a new CVS Pharmacy on the left)   Turn Right ( EAST)

GO to stop sign  turn Right,( south)  and  Griffin street turns east again OVER THE BRIDGE TURN RIGHT TO PUBLI LAUNCH SITE 

Turtle Beach

county boat launch.

free!  but be careful where you park as it is TRAILERS ONLY right at the launch area and they will ticket you!

Lido park mangrove tunnels

This is a fun paddle for beginners and pros alike.   It doesn't require much experience, and you can enjoy paddling through safe trails through the mangroves at the park on Lido.

Show up at the North end of the park where the trails begin .This is an easy way to get read more »

N. Jetty launch, Venice, Fla.

Bring your kayak for a 2 1/2 hour lesson on basics, and improve your safety skills. We'll cover paddle strokes, wet exits, how to re-enter the kayak if you've gone overboard somehow, and even rescue another person.  This class is free to club members and is the same class I read more »

Robinson Preserve

grand opening of Robinson at 10:00

Blackburn Point

This is an excellent place to launch, with plenty of parking.  From Sarasota, head south on Hwy 41. You'll drive south through Osprey 1.4 miles until you come to Blackburn Point Rd. Turn right (west) and go west for 8/10 of a mile and cross the "swing bridge". Turn right read more »

Emerson Point

mangrove  tunnels, islands  and open water