Southeast Aquasport Gathering - Fall 2010

[Glock Diver]

Do you know what the island is called?  I'll try calling the Charlotte County Parks & Rec dept, see what it costs for a camping permit. Can't be more than a few bucks.  My wife has to work that weekend, so I might bring a buddy along... unless someone is bringing those Hooters girls    

I would try camping on my 225 Osprey, but I'm guessing the skeeters will eat me alive. Would rather pop up a tent if I can.

[RickK]

Doc said that it is called "Little Dog Island".  If all else fails tell them it is the island just south and west of the train trestle next to the boca grande bridge.

[Circle Hooked]

Rick Mike I believe dog island is the one to the west next to the tressel,anyway i didn't see any signs on our island last time down but the one with the sign is for Grande Tours and the #941-697-8825 Mike hope this helps.

[Glock Diver]

Hey thanks, I Googled that info and found their website, and they give this information:

Wilderness Island Camping
If you like adventure, Grande Tours now offers primitive camping on an island in the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve! Fish, snorkle and watch an amazing assortment of birds and wildlife from a great vantage point.

We will rent kayaks and furnish maps so you can paddle to your island adventure destination, or we can take you and your gear to the island by boat (for a fee). You will need to bring all your camping and cooking equipment. You will need to remove all garbage and litter... this is 'leaving no trace' camping.

$15.00 per site/per night; max.4 persons per site. Call for reservations.

Guessing they're referring to that island, but I'll call tomorrow and check, and will let everyone know.

[Glock Diver]

Hey thanks, I Googled that info and found their website, and they give this information:

Wilderness Island Camping
If you like adventure, Grande Tours now offers primitive camping on an island in the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve! Fish, snorkle and watch an amazing assortment of birds and wildlife from a great vantage point.

We will rent kayaks and furnish maps so you can paddle to your island adventure destination, or we can take you and your gear to the island by boat (for a fee). You will need to bring all your camping and cooking equipment. You will need to remove all garbage and litter... this is 'leaving no trace' camping.
$15.00 per site/per night; max.4 persons per site. Call for reservations.
Guessing they're referring to that island, but I'll call tomorrow and check, and will let everyone know.

I called Grande Tours today, and inquired about their island.  They stated there are 2 islands to the south of the Boca Grande Causeway, and that the larger of the 2 islands (sometimes called "Dog Island") has 4 camp sites for tent camping; all 4 are available next weekend.  

Sounds like that's our island!    I will likely call and reserve one of the spots for $15.

[Circle Hooked]

That sounds good,should be a great weather for it, still wondering how they can charge to camp on a spoil island,but they charge for everything down there so i guess i shouldn't,anyway sounds like your gonna make it so I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Scott.

[DOCREED]

Looks like a high of about 74 both days and lots of sun.....

[RickK]

I took a peek at the 10 day from here in Huntsville and it looks like it's going to be PERFECT    
Now if I can just get out of here tonight and get home on time - big low swirling around a little south west of here.  Hopefully it'll stay south and not creep up into the ATL area.

[snapper whipper]

Hi to everyone,haven't been on the site much lately and I see there is another gathering of Aquasports.Those 2 islands look like great spots to camp,I'll be thinking about ya but we have "big doings" this weekend so can't come over.Me and the wife will be camping on Cayo Costa in those little cabins they have there from 11/19  11/22 but I'm going to leave the boat at home and take the Tropic Star over and fish from the beach,well have a frosty beverage for me and maybe next time :fish:

[Glock Diver]

Someone needs to recruit seabob4 to our event.  Would love to meet the guy, and he seems the sort to enjoy shooting the BS and drinking a few beers!

[Circle Hooked]

Hi to everyone,haven't been on the site much lately and I see there is another gathering of Aquasports.Those 2 islands look like great spots to camp,I'll be thinking about ya but we have "big doings" this weekend so can't come over.Me and the wife will be camping on Cayo Costa in those little cabins they have there from 11/19  11/22 but I'm going to leave the boat at home and take the Tropic Star over and fish from the beach,well have a frosty beverage for me and maybe next time :fish:

Mike I was wondering where you've been,it was great meeting you guys last time,sorry you can't make it this go around,but have a great time on cayo costa and catch some more reds and i will have a cold one for ya.
Scott.

[Circle Hooked]

Someone needs to recruit seabob4 to our event.  Would love to meet the guy, and he seems the sort to enjoy shooting the BS and drinking a few beers!

Well he did say last time he would be at the next one for sure.
(Quote) I WILL make it down to Boca Grande next year, regardless of the date, I would have loved to have been there THIS year...sometimes things just don't work out... :cry:

Sorry Bob had to do it

Mike are you all set with the island camping?

[slvrlng]

Yeah Bob you could drive down and help skoot make it to this one!

[RickK]

I checked out the marine forecast and it's not looking too good guys.  Real windy the whole weekend - right out of the north.
http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=GMZ873
Wind will be howling and the temp is going to dip.  What do you think - want to postpone?  There is no reason to get beat up for this gathering - plenty of fair weather days ahead.

[Circle Hooked]

I agree the weather is gonna be cold and nasty,and the the later we go this year the water temps will get colder but we could always raft up,i'm still in anytime except for the holiday weekends.

Lets get an idea of what everyone thinks for another date and maybe have a poll,the more i think about it i would hate to wait till next May to have a Gathering,enjoyed the last ones to much.