Sunset/Full Pink Moon Paddle from Matlacha

The Pink Moon rises at 7.36pm. We leave the launch at 7.00 PM to make the moonrise at the North end of the island which is at 7.36 pm. with sunset at 7.44 pm, nearly the same time this month. This is a day into night paddle, you will need lights for you and your kayak as well as safety gear. Snacks are optional but you should have hydration. Lighting options: glow sticks from the dollar stores, battery lights of all kinds Christmas, camping, bicycle ... even a wide mouth jug with a flashlight in it ! You must by law have a flashlight to shine if boaters are near. Reflectors make you more visible but are not themselves lights, stick on Mailbox reflectors ,wipe surface with alcohol they stay longer cut easily to the size you want, even shape. The ramp is now shell but the end is mucky, be careful. We launch on a falling tide with low at 9.30 pm... Paddles dip at 7.00 pm, plan accordingly: latecomers will have to catch up.
Don't forget BUG SPRAY take it in the boat as they will tote you off, even this time of year !