Tiger Key Camping Trip, Feb 10-12, 2012; Paddle In (Sail In), Feb 11I propose an AI/TI camping trip to Tiger Key on Feb 10-12, Friday to Sunday. This camping trip is a beginner trip—Tiger Key is only about 9 mi due west of the Everglades National Park headquarters in Everglades City. We would launch from Park headquarters and leave our cars parked there. Because of the tides, we would need to launch no later than 8:30 AM Friday. We would return to ENP Hqtrs about 3 pm Sunday. For those who want to combine this with a fishing day, we could stay an extra day.
Coincidental with the camping trip is Captain Wright’s Paddle-in (Sail-in) Saturday, Feb 11
Every year, Captain Charles Wright, Everglades Kayak Fishing in Chokoloskee, puts on a “Paddle In” which usually draws over 100 kayak fisherpersons. You can read about it here:
http://www.evergladeskayakfishing.com/ekf-events.htmTwo years ago, we had 4 AIs and a sea kayaker camped on Tiger Key. We then sailed over to the Paddle In, about 3 miles. Anyone is welcome. They serve brats, clam chowder, etc. They ask for a $10 donation, which they use for charitable purposes—however, even that is optional. It is a fun gathering, especially if you combine it with a camping trip. You can read about our camping trip at
http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=7276&start=120Scroll down until you see
Tiger Key, a Paddle-In, Fishing—an Everglades trip.
Capt. Wright does ask for people to RSVP him, so he knows how many people to prepare for.
I would take care of RSVPing him, but would need to know how many of us are planning to do the trip.My plan is to pick up the permit on Thursday, unless one of our group is staying in EC/Chok overnight before the trip—if so, they could get the permit.
Most of you probably do not know that we have a little competition going on with the Aussies about who can gather the most AI/TIs in one spot. Currently, because of our recent trip where we had 8 boats on Pavilion Key, we are tied for the record. Maybe we could beat it with this trip.
Set a record or not, please let me know if you plan to make this trip. It should be another fun one.Keith