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Venture
Crew 113 sent a crew to the Florida Sea Base in
the Florida keys. We took the Out Island Adventure which
combined camping
on a remote 100 acre island, snorkeling on coral reefs,
kayaking through red mangroves, and exploring the Big Munson Island. |
MORE INFORMATION
http://www.bsaseabase.org
Home Page
http://www.bsaseabase.org/pub/out1.htm Out Island Adventure
ARRIVAL
We arrived at The Brinton Environmental Center located 23.8 miles
north of Key West on the first day. See a satellite photo of the
island here.
ISLAND
See a photo here.
This is Big Munson Island, it is about 100 acres in size.
The island is located 5.5 miles over open water from The Brinton
Environmental Center.
FOOD
Our food, both at the Sea Base and on the Island was all fresh or frozen
such as hamburgers, steak, spaghetti, fish for dinner, sandwiches for
lunch, and eggs, cereal, and pancakes for breakfast. There is NO
dehydrated food because water is an absolute premium.
FISHING
Although they don't guarantee it, most crews are able to add some fresh
fish or possibly lobster (in season) to their menus during their stay on
Big Munson Island. They will supply us with heavy tackle for and
some light weight rods and reels. They suggest that we bring a few
medium weight ?fresh? water rigs. DEPARTING
On the last night we will go to the Brinton Center for our closing
ceremony, patch presentation, and Closing Seafood Luau. Hawaiian style
shirt is optional. |