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Babcock - Webb Lake Paddle and Picnic

Nov 8
Sun 10:00 AM
Location
Babcock Webb Lake

29200 Tuckers Grade
Exit # 158 off I 75
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
941-575-5768

How to find us
"Enter park and turn RIGHT. You will see the lake on your left side. Continue until you see cars with Kayaks."

Estimated attendance
 21  people attended.
5.00 5.0014

Who organized?
Colleen and DON

JUST UP-GRADED from beginners to INTERMEDIATE. High winds in the open areas can create some significant waves. PFD's required. .
SUNDAY, 08 November, 10 AM
There is a $3.00 charge at the entrance to the park.
Bring some lunch as there are covered pavilions at the park.
Take I 75 to exit #158 Tuckers grade and turn right to enter the park or take 41. (See attached map photo)

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Talk about this Meetup

  • Peggy Watts
    Posted Nov 7, 2009 7:35 PM
    Peggy Watts
    Thanks Jory for the offer to bring a rental. I borrowed my neighbors wider hobbie sit on top. Now I should fall out of this one.
  • DON
    Posted Nov 7, 2009 2:15 PM
    DON
    Assistant Organizer
    JUST UP-GRADED from beginners to INTERMEDIATE. High winds in the open areas can create some significant waves. PFD's required. .
  • Debra
    Posted Nov 7, 2009 7:39 AM
    Debra
    If anyone would like to share the ride ..give me a shout...i can carry another kayak and 2 bikes...let me know ..i will be out this afternoon and will pick up my email later tonight, so dont worry if i dont get back to you till later
  • jorypear
    Posted Nov 7, 2009 6:25 AM
    jorypear
    I have rental kayaks available if anyone needs them! Contact my by the end of today of you need one. I will bring what you need tomorrow. You can see the available boats at www.burntstorepaddling.com, or call [masked].
  • DON
    Posted Oct 29, 2009 10:20 PM
    DON
    Assistant Organizer
    Sure , I will bing my bike. I need to burn off about 30 pounds.
  • Colleen
    Posted Oct 29, 2009 5:44 PM
    Colleen
    Assistant Organizer
    Don, is this also a bike place? We could do both since it is a short one...just a thought.
  • Bj
    Posted Oct 27, 2009 6:56 AM
    Bj
    I'm still in Norway, will not be in Florida before end of this year...
  • Joy Marie
    Posted Oct 25, 2009 1:14 PM
    Joy Marie
    I will bring a guest, Are kayaks available to rent?

Who attended?

  • 21 attendees
    • “ If it wasn't so windy, it would be a very good paddle.... ”
    • “ I took a lazy day today & joined the group for lunch after they paddled! As always it was a great time; this group is just fun to be with :-) I'd never been to the Babcock-Webb area and look forward to returning to paddle, bike, walk or just picnic. ”
    • “ WINDY! ...but fun! Good to meet everyone! Jory ”
    • “ This could not have been any better..the lake was wonderful..lets do more lakes..Thanks Don for organizing and helping me load the boats..I had a fabulous time...and it is times like these that make going back to work on Monday easier. ”
    • “ Webb Lake was great...I would do this paddle again. The wind was a bit challenging at times but the paddle was very scenic. We saw alot of birds including a pair of eagles and several gators. Thanks Don! ”
    • “ Heavy winds made paddling hard at times, but it was worth it with the scenery and birds we saw, great park, we must do more like this, ending up with a picnic was a good idea, the music was great Don, what a great group to spend a Sunday paddle with. ”
    • “ The trip was upgraded for experienced kayakers because the wind was blowing "just a bit". It was a great paddle and we are defininitely going again. There is also nice picnic areas which we took advantage of and great bike rode. ”
    • “ What a nice little surprise gem we found! Awesome day, challenging paddle, beautiful setting, saw more birds on this trip than all others combined. Gators, wild boar and deer were also spotted. Lovely picnic to end a perfect day. ”
    • “ A breezy day out on the water but a good half day paddle for everyone. We saw some alligators and even a bald eagle. A wonderful day with some really nice folks. ”
    • “ I know the winds were strong but this group didn,t care. I had a fun time like always. ”
    • Clete (+1 guest)
      “ Great location. Good turn-out. Many nice people I haven't met before as well as the usual suspects. The sun was out. The temperature was perfect. Beautiful lake. Lots of wildlife. The wind was only about cat 5. We should definitely do this again but without the wind. Thanks Don. ”
    • Ken
      “ This is a great paddle for beginners when the wind is not blowing off course. ”
    • DON
      “ Strong winds. Great paddle. Don't know about others but I had a good time. ”
    • Vicki Scott (+1 guest)
    • Dan (+1 guest)