[Paddlewise] Cayo Costa (Florida) trip

Just wanted to let anyone who might be in the area know that I'm planning a 
4-day trip to Cayo Costa for the July 4th weekend.

We are taking the ferry over (and back) for $20 and paying $10 for each 
kayak.  There are rustic cabins but none are available - we'll be tent 
camping. 

It's a bit of an experiment.  I usually go over Thanksgiving (remember the 
passing away (by heart attack) of our friend Ken Woodside last year?) but the 
water is too darned cold for swimming in late November. 

 I've been warned about the mosquitoes in the summer.  I'm taking a new 12x12 
screen tent, but it's not no see 'um (teeny gnats that penetrate almost 
anything) mesh.  I do have a can of spray that is made for spraying on 
screens.

We're leaving on Saturday (July 1) and returning on Tuesday (July 4).  Since 
the July 4th holiday is on a Tuesday, we'll have to take the Monday off.  
However, we'll be back home in time to watch the Independence Day fireworks 
displays.

Anybody care to join us.  (Luke????? - I feel guilty because I cancelled the 
Dry Tortugas trip that Alabaman Luke was supposed to come on).

Cayo Costa is a barrier island off the west coast of Florida.  West of Fort 
Myers - north of Naples/south of Tampa.  I'd like to paddle to Cabbage Key, 
but would need someone to lead.  I have Nigel Foster's book and we'll do some 
careful reading this month.  My concern is that last year there was a lot of 
talk about sharks in the area and I'm a big wimp!   Grateful for any 
comments/suggestions.

If you'd like to join us, please reply to my other screen name: 
sandykayak_at_aol.com

Sandy Kramer
Miami
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