posted 07-20-2005 11:19 PM ET (US)        

Any Waver's interested in forming a get-together at 3-rookers island sandbar? This is a couple of miles north of the Dunedin Causeway and is a real nice spot. +/-25-50 yd wide strip of sand with Gulf on one side and intracoastal on the other.

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posted 07-21-2005 08:38 PM ET (US)            

Judge...this is south of Stephan...Shepard's is on Clearwater Beach directly across Sand Key on the pass.

posted 07-23-2005 01:05 PM ET (US)            

What about spending sat. Morning/afternoon on anclote island/sandbar (aka 3-rookers island sandbar) and then heading south to Shepard's Bar on the pass around 4 pm for more beers and live tunes. (for those not familiar with shepard's you anchor on the pass (beach front) and wade 30' in to bar/pool/hotel)

posted 07-28-2005 11:51 PM ET (US)            

I estimate 25-35 minutes depending on speed. Stefan should be able to give his estimate as well.

posted 08-02-2005 05:44 PM ET (US)            

Ric, this was your idea, sorry i kinda ran w/ it, but is the plan to meet at Anclote sandbar or 3 rooker sandbar? And what time?

if we're sober enough to make back to my place (which is a big if)-we can use up 3-4 of my neighbors docks and best western up on US19 around the corner.

but probably be more fun if we can find someplace Clwr beach area with dockage- I'll keep looking- Pat any luck?
Ric , know of any ?

posted 08-02-2005 07:24 PM ET (US)            

Never been there.

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posted 08-02-2005 07:59 PM ET (US)            

look forward to it... 3 rookers is on the south side of Anclote Island.

posted 08-03-2005 07:26 AM ET (US)            

no, the anclote sandbar is part of anclote island (where the lighthouse is), 3 rooker is further S. towards you, before you hit caladesi/honeymoon-
can you suggest public boat ramps near you for people trailering up?
We should check out caladesi (always ranked high by "Dr. Beach" every yr) too

I'll call the Sea Captain and reserve the 4 rooms, hopefully they have 4 docks as well- if we got 4 staying - looks like Pat, Frank, Myself-that's 3, Nick? Janis? any others spending the night?

posted 08-03-2005 11:15 AM ET (US)            

Just south is the Belleair Causeway boat ramp (from west take E.Bay/W.Bay Drive through Largo) I like to use this one, more ramps. It is about 12 min. longer run to Clearwater Beach than from the Seminole Street Boat ramp but also a nice scenic cruise.

I think it is a $7- a day fee for Seminole(City of Clearwater) and $5- a day for Belleair (Pinellas County)
(Not 100% sure cause I have the annual pass)

If needed... on the water fuel available at the Clearwater Beach Marina.

posted 08-03-2005 05:29 PM ET (US)            

Pat wanted ya'all to know to make sure you have 2 anchors when we head to sheppards because of the current-

posted 08-04-2005 12:02 AM ET (US)            

If you are going to 3 Rooker Bar or Anclote then the Anclote Park boat ramp at the mouth of the Anclote river is your best bet.

Also if you guys are going to anchor at Shepards/Tropixs, make sure you bring a stern anchor.

posted 08-05-2005 05:26 PM ET (US)            

Decided to get a room at the SeaCaptain.

What times are you all hitting the water? Where at, what locations?

posted 08-09-2005 07:40 AM ET (US)            

anclote, 3 rooker, or caladesi?... we need a plan gang....pick a radio channel so we can all make contact....

posted 08-11-2005 01:12 AM ET (US)            

"closest" ramp to Caladesi is next to Downtown Dunedin but I have never used it because it looks like crap, has a severe drop off at end... but then again it might be fine.

If you goto to Clearwater Beach ramp you will deal with heavy traffic and if 8-10 spots are taken ...well...get off beach.

Suggest you goto Seminole St. Clearwater Ramp (US 19 to Gulf to Bay Blvd then west) or Belleair Causeway ramp (US 19 to East/West Bay Drive).

You are coming from south...and if you are not spending night...it would make sense to use these because from what has been discussed we will likely end up partying (woohoo!!) at Shepards at end of the day anyway which is close to these two ramps.
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By whaler... fisrt (southernmost) is Belleair Causeway/bridge, then Memorial Causeway/bridge...then turn left (west0 just before you get to the next causeway/bridge (Dunedin). Caladesi will be on the south and Honeymoon Island on the North.