Lido Key - Mangrove Tunnels and maybe Manatees
Skill level - novice
Meet at the HFC at 9:30 AM, and plan on leaving as soon as everyone is there. It is about two hours to the launch site. This will get us on the water during high tide which is the best time to navigate the mangrove tunnels...
Lido Key is a small island off the coast of Sarasota, and it has a natural spring in one area where manatees congregate during cold weather, and there are also a series of mangrove tunnels to explore. Paddling through the mangroves is a very unique experience.
Rentals - KayakingSRQ.com -- 941-799-1863 -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
190 Taft Drive, Sarasota, FL -- Ted Sperling Nature Park. This is also the launch site.
Single Kayak - $35.00 Tandem - $50.00
If you are planning on renting, please make a reservation in advance,
we should arrive there around 11:45/12:00
Restrooms - There are restrooms near the launch site. We will launch and take out at the same place.
Fees - There is no admission into the park, and there are no launch fees.
Lunch - Plan on having lunch after we finish our paddle and before we start our drive home.
There are picnic tables in the park so we can have a picnic lunch if the weather cooperates, or you can go
into Sarasota to one of the many fine restaurants in the area.
Please let me know if you are going, and whether you are renting or taking your own boat. You are welcome to invite a friend.
As always, check your email the morning of the trip for any cancellations or changes.
More info - Contact Giles Snyder -