Central FL Gathering Spring 2014

[Aswaff400]

I guess I type it the way I say it.  Must be a Sarasota thing  
(Shoot, now I need to go back and correct the last 6 years of posts - THANKS SB)

Hey, so I noticed on one of the links (maybe both) that Aaron posted that they now have pilings along the north side of Bunces pass?  Those were not there the last time I was there (a few years ago). If so, they are really going out of their way to define that preserve.

i was gonna go visit that area when i was out on the contender but i couldnt remember if i had to fold the antennas and outriggers down due to the height under the bridge to FT D....i DO know along the entire west and north side of shell key there are pilings at the boundary of the "preserve"  

i just zoomed way in on google earth, i can see pilings dotted along the beach on the south end of shell key(north side of bunces pass)... if the weather is nice next week i can run out there to confirm...

[RickK]

We'd appreciate it Aaron.  If they have posts along the beach we should change the place of the gathering to across the channel, on the Ft Desoto side.  Either way look for Aquasports tied together and either floating off an anchor or all backed into the beach.

[DOCREED]

Have fun and post pictures.

[seabob4]

Have fun and post pictures.

Bring the Cheoy!!!  

[DOCREED]

I'll be in Denver then Seattle until May 1st so take good pics.

[CH Jr]

Getting closer.

[Blue Agave]

I'm hoping to make the gathering but there is a family B-Day. Hope I can swing both events.

[Aswaff400]

i have put in for the 3rd off

[seabob4]

I'm hoping to make the gathering but there is a family B-Day. Hope I can swing both events.

You back in beautiful Tampa?

[wingtime]

Getting really close!

[Blue Agave]

I'm hoping to make the gathering but there is a family B-Day. Hope I can swing both events.

You back in beautiful Tampa?

Indeed I am, been back for approximately a week and a half and I still can't sleep at night.

Looking more and more like I won't make the gathering, family birthday and a first communion.  

[RickK]

Indeed I am, been back for approximately a week and a half and I still can't sleep at night.

I know that feeling  

Looking more and more like I won't make the gathering, family birthday and a first communion.  

That's a bummer.

The gathering is just around the corner now.  

[CH Jr]

One week!!!    

[Fishing Fool]

We're considering coming to the Gathering on Saturday from Clearwater.

Will there be a shallow water problem where you hang out if we bring our 290 Tournament Master??

[Aswaff400]

We're considering coming to the Gathering on Saturday from Clearwater.

Will there be a shallow water problem where you hang out if we bring our 290 Tournament Master??

ill be in a 36 contender so probably not, the north beach on ft desoto is great for your boat, you can beach right up and water depth is like 8 ft right off the transom. the only tricky part may be the pass itself if running in from the gulf, it has been shoaling up pretty bad, exposed sand bars and the tide rips through there...