Re: Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007
 

It maybe the pavilion although Tarpon Tom nor I have ever seen it as the offical camping is new on the island and they say they have 3. I wasn't able to get out there Sunday due 20 MPH-S winds but plan on camping and poke around this weekend. Campfires are allowed and NoBones was bringing some as well. I will attempt to post Hammers boat pic, as it will be similar conditions but the boats can get very close to the beach no problem.

Re: Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007
 

Here is our target area, that building I think is new since last year and may be the elusive pavilion. Somewhere right in this area we will find a perfect area to set the boats as depth is 2 to 4'.You can see a boat at the beach so not much wading. Can't wait to get out and check it out. No more pic's, probably killing the bandwidth :D

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com...%20anclote.jpg

Re: Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007
 

Firewood, Ha, No problem, I have acres of downed trees
from 4 hurricanes. I just need to chain saw for a weekend.
See ya, Ken

Re: Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007
 

Wanted to include a few pics of North Anclote Key for those that haven't been there. I like to camp and anchor just south of the most North West point, about 1/2 to 3/4 mile, I have lat/lon #s I can pull off my GPS. You want to be just inside the outer sandbar. The exteme north end has some pretty swift currents and boat traffic which is not comforting at night. I had a sailboat drift into me a few years ago, doesn't help the sleep factor.
First pic is looking north toward the point, you can see what a beautiful place it is.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...m/IMG_0102.jpg
This is the most problems you will have to deal with!
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...m/IMG_0141.jpg
This may give you an idea of how close you can anchor. About waist deep usually.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...m/IMG_0151.jpg
It's paradise and by the end of April the water temps will be perfect. Bring everthing with you though, no Wal Marts here thank god!

Re: Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007
 

We want this camp out get togther to be open to all of us SeaCraft owners and family and guests. PLEASE let me know if you plan to come , I hope that even some of our frozen
northern members would like to join us. I'll just get a bigger tent! :D This will be more fun then you can handle. See you there, I can't wait!!!!!!!!!
See ya, Ken

Re: Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007
 

If I have a boat by then I'll be a late entry!

Re: Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007
 

Dude we can pick you up, thats a long drive for 2 days hauling a boat, I wouldn't do it, just come.

I personally like the inside so I can walk to the boat knee deep 10 ft away, WAIST DEEP :eek: :eek: my nads can't take that it won't be 88' yet :D

By the way looks like the weather will be crappy this weekend.

Re: Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007
 

Here's more info

Anclote Stae Park Guide

Re: Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007
 

Thats where I noticed the comments about about the pavilions, I would bet they have fixed up the bathroom on the northend as well since it appears they added 2 more at the other pavilions, 20+ winds so another week of mystery awaits. That building is new, I know there was nothing up there except the bathroom and thats too big for that, good spot though. We also have the North Bar as an option most folks camp over there because it has a great sheltered anchorage. As the pavilions are first come first serve my guess would be it needs claiming on Fri which I could do also, same stuff 2 nights or 1 just little extra Bourbon :D

Re: Anclote Key Gathering 04/28/2007
 

Thanks buddy! I guess I could drive to that area in about 6 hours (without a boat of course) and meet someone at a dock somewhere. I'll let you know early enough if I can make it and thanks again! Jorge, how about it, think you can make it too? Sounds like a good time! :D