Blueway Festival

Friday, November 1st through Sunday, November 3rd, 2013

Join SUPers, canoeists, kayakers and eco-tourists for this
signature event on the blueway in Fort Myers ... Southwest Florida!

For full details go to: www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.com

Fishing Tournament (Saturday, November 2nd):

    A one-day competition for anglers who catch and release snook, redfish, seatrout and other species. All fishing must occur on Lee County, Fla., waterways. The Nov. 1 captains’ meeting is at Angler’s Inn, Matlacha, with refreshments from Bert’s Bar & Grill. The weigh-in happens Nov. 2 at Pineland Marina.
    The first place finisher will win a Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12, along with accessories for the kayak, which has a retail value of more than $3,000. The Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12 is compact and versatile, equipped with features such as vantage seating, under-seat tackle storage, horizontal storage for four rods and a livewell-ready cargo area.
    The second- place winner will receive $500, based on 50 participants. The third-place angler gets $300, with the fourth-place winner getting $150, and the fifth-place winner earning $50.
    Tournament proceeds benefit the Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism, which is hosting the event with assistance from Florida Sea Grant, Lee County Parks & Recreation and Calusa Blueway volunteers. “Florida SEE is excited to be hosting this tournament for the fifth year running,” said Joy Hazell, Lee County’s Sea Grant agent and the Florida SEE tournament liaison.

Fishing Tournament Rules 2013: click here
Fishing Tournament Registration Form 2013: click here

NOTE: on-line registration is now closed!
Registrations/payments will be taken at the Captains meeting on Friday evening, November 1st.
6:00 p.m. at Anglers Inn on Matlacha.
Contact Joy Hazell, Fishing Tournament Coordinator at 239-707-1267

Evening Socials, Dinner & Drinks, Programs and more!
(Friday, November 1st & Saturday, November 2nd)

Join with fellow travelers as we gather both evenings at the Residence Inn - Marriott, Fort Myers/Sanibel for a full evening of sharing paddling stories, networking, reviewing trail maps, drinks & dinner, live music, and "meet the authors" special programming from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. A raffle of ecotours provided by Florida SEE members will take place each evening as a part of these two evening events.

For a flyer on the Evening Programs click here

NOTE: on-line purchasing of tickets is now closed.
Tickets may be available at the door on November 1st or 2nd?
Contact John Kiseda at 239-229-0553