Calendar of Events
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Camping
November 23-24 Save the Dates!
Ginnie Springs Weekend
Join Darry Jackson & the Bill Jackson’s crew – We want you to have the most fun possible! This incredible trip of … hiking… snorkeling… kayaking… merry-making… is all combined to create the perfect adventure weekend.
Don’t miss this one!
Fishing
May 23rd
Kayak Fishing Skool with Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor of Strike Three Fishing is the speaker and host of “Kayak Fishing Skool”. Neil’s topic this month will be “All About Topwater Lures”. Everyone is welcome and feel free to bring along a friend. The seminar is from 6:30 to 7:45 pm.
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Kayaking
May 23rd
Kayak Fishing Skool with Neil Taylor
Neil Taylor of Strike Three Fishing is the speaker and host of “Kayak Fishing Skool”. Neil’s topic this month will be “All About Topwater Lures”. Everyone is welcome and feel free to bring along a friend. The seminar is from 6:30 to 7:45 pm.
May 25th
Kayak and SUP Demo Day!
Grab your hat and sunscreen and come out to Bill Jackson’s to demo any SUP or kayak we have in stock!
June 1st & 2nd
Annual Scuba and Kayak Sale
It’s that time of year again! Come and check out the opening of our scuba sale room and our awesome kayak and stand up paddleboard sale. First come first serve. Customers have camped out in front of our store for days to get the best sales on kayaks and scuba gear. Don’t miss this once a year opportunity!
June 22
Chassahowitzka River to Beete Jay Springs
Explore a spring that very few people know about. This is a beautiful10 mile paddle down the Chass and then up Crawford Creek to the spring. We may add a trip to Rita Marie Springs if conditions allow. We recommend kayaks 14 feet or longer and intermediate paddling skills. This trip will be 4 to 5 hours long. Please pack a lunch or feel free to share peanut butter sandwiches (Trisha’s secret family recipe) with Darry. There is a small parking fee.
Meet at 7:30 am Launch at 8:00 am
Fee: Rental+ Guide = $48pp-polymer/$68pp-composite Own boat+ Guide = $18pp
Location: Chassahowitzka Boat Ramp
July 13th
Monkey Mayhem on the Silver River
Join the monkeys on this trip down one of Florida’s most scenic rivers. Please pack a lunch or feel free to share peanut butter sandwiches (MJ’s secret family recipe) with Darry. There is a small parking fee ($5)
Meet at 8:30 am Launch at 9:00 am
Fee: Rental+ Guide = $48pp-polymer/$68pp-composite Own boat+ Guide = $18pp
Location: Rays Wayside.
July 27th
Top Gun Triathlon Kayak Support
Help support the swim portion of the annual Escape from Fort Desoto Triathlon. Help local athletes and have a little fun doing it. T-shirts for volunteers. Race starts at 7:00am. Experienced paddlers only please.
Meet at 5:45 am Meeting at 6:00 am Launch at 6:15 am
Location: Shelter #10
August 17
The Wild Adventures at Weeki Wachee
Enjoy the charm and scenery of this beautiful river. We’ll head up-stream from Roger’s Park and stop part way to have lunch. After we eat we will continue to the head springs. The trip back down stream is always fun. Don’t forget to pack a lunch. There is a small parking fee ($5).
Meet at 8:00 AM Launch at 8:30 AM
Fee: Rental + Guide = $48pp-polymer/$68pp-composite Own boat + Guide = $20pp Location: Roger’s Park
September 7th
Paddle Rainbow River
Join Darry Jackson on his day off for a trip on the Rainbow River. Darry will supply the dogs, please bring a dish to share for lunch or a bundle of firewood. If you need to rent a kayak or stand up paddleboard, please call Bill Jackson’s.
Meet at 9:00 am Launch at 9:30 am
Location: Launch from “The River Cabin” in Dunnellon, FL
Directions to be posted.
October 13th
Clam Bayou at Maximo
We will be leaving from Maximo Park and making our way to Gulfport for lunch. Paddling thru Boca Ciega Bay and around Clam Bayou is very intriguing. O’Maddy’s restaurant has a great outside deck, so don’t forget to bring money.
Meet at 9:00 am Launch 9:30 am
Fee: Rental + Guide = $48pp-polymer/$68pp-composite Own boat + Guide = $20pp
Location: Maximo Park
November 23-24 Save the Dates!
Ginnie Springs Weekend
Join Darry Jackson & the Bill Jackson’s crew – We want you to have the most fun possible! This incredible trip of … hiking… snorkeling… kayaking… merry-making… is all combined to create the perfect adventure weekend.
Don’t miss this one!
Metal Detecting
May 27th
Suncoast Research & Recovery Club
“Dedicated to Preserving Florida’s History”
The SRARC meets the forth Monday of the month at 7pm for those interesred in or finding out about the hobby of metal detecting.
Paddleboards
May 25th
Kayak and SUP Demo Day!
Grab your hat and sunscreen and come out to Bill Jackson’s to demo any SUP or kayak we have in stock!
June 1st & 2nd
Annual Scuba and Kayak Sale
It’s that time of year again! Come and check out the opening of our scuba sale room and our awesome kayak and stand up paddleboard sale. First come first serve. Customers have camped out in front of our store for days to get the best sales on kayaks and scuba gear. Don’t miss this once a year opportunity!
September 7th
Paddle Rainbow River
Join Darry Jackson on his day off for a trip on the Rainbow River. Darry will supply the dogs, please bring a dish to share for lunch or a bundle of firewood. If you need to rent a kayak or stand up paddleboard, please call Bill Jackson’s.
Meet at 9:00 am Launch at 9:30 am
Location: Launch from “The River Cabin” in Dunnellon, FL
Directions to be posted.
Scuba Diving
June 1st & 2nd
Annual Scuba and Kayak Sale
It’s that time of year again! Come and check out the opening of our scuba sale room and our awesome kayak and stand up paddleboard sale. First come first serve. Customers have camped out in front of our store for days to get the best sales on kayaks and scuba gear. Don’t miss this once a year opportunity!
June 27th – 30th
Dive Key Largo
Join Mike for a weekend of 2, 3, or 4 days in Key Largo. With both wreck and reef dives included, this trip is geared towards the recreational diver.
Triathlon
July 27th
Top Gun Triathlon Kayak Support
Help support the swim portion of the annual Escape from Fort Desoto Triathlon. Help local athletes and have a little fun doing it. T-shirts for volunteers. Race starts at 7:00am. Experienced paddlers only please.
Meet at 5:45 am Meeting at 6:00 am Launch at 6:15 am
Location: Shelter #10