Trip Leader/Schedule: Meet Al Tillson (813-832-3961; altillson@yahoo.com) at the northeastern end of Fort DeSoto Park at 11 a.m. on Saturday December 4th for an 11:30 launch. The later time should get us much better tide levels.
Description: We’ll be paddling about 2-3 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, some commercial shipping in the Egmont Channel, lots of mangroves, a variety of fish, a fair array of water birds, and the occasional dolphin or manatee. Hopefully the white pelicans will have arrived as well.
Requirements: 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. Remember that water temperatures are dropping, so dress for immersion. 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: 8 paddlers.