Next JETSKI/SNORKLE/DIVE EVENT/Ride CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER TO A STOP IN MANATEE BAY AND OUT TO SANIBEL ISLAND AND BACK TO PINCHERS FOR SWEET BLUE CRABS OR YOUR FAVORITE SEAFOOD... MEETING AT: DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS: CENTENNIAL PARK 10:00 AM SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2008 2000 W First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901. Tel: 239 338 2287 GPS: N26 38 45 W81 52 21 PARKING FOR 75 Trailered vehiles Map of the ride is here! http://www.greatcalusablueway.com/map/pdf/phase3.pdf This is an amazing ride which includes three completely different eco habitats, a beautiful wide river with little islands and deep waters filled with otters, beavers, eagles, gators, and turtles and more.. you will see wild life on the way over to our first stop.. where I recommend you bring your mask and snorkel.. that would be Manatee Bay.. then after a brief swim or rest were off to Sanibel Island and Shell Island.. for some sea shell collecting and some playing in the waves for a bit.. then we will head back up the river and back over to Pinchers for some great food.. Although this is a full day of fun we should be able to do it on one tankful and for you gas guzzlers, there are at least three gas stops on the way. Were leaving late at 10:00 am sharp from the doc.. to give time for the bit of a drive over.. Directions: From downtown Orlando take I-4 West towards Tampa Take exit 9 to merge onto I-75 S toward Naples Take exit 158 to merge onto CR-762 W/Tuckers Grade toward N Ft Myers/Cape Coral Slight left at Tuckers Grade Turn left at Tamiami Trail Continue on N Cleveland Ave/US-41 S Take the SR-80 exit toward Downtown Sharp left at W 1st St and Look for the water.. and the ramps.. can not miss it. There is a killer campground and plenty of cheap hotels in Ft. Myers.. email me if you need info on either. Please also send an email to me to RSVP if you can make it: tinaoconnell@cfl.rr.com Thanks. All my best! Tina O’Connell Florida Jet Riders 321-299-5796