Limited Time Hobie Mirage Eclipse Promotion!
The verdict is in and stand up paddle boarding is not just a summer activity! In the last few years stand up paddle boarding has exploded in popularity as experienced and novice outdoor explores alike flock to this great water activity. The immediate draw of stand up paddle boarding has been the ease of taking […]
Announcing the Truckload Kayak & Stand Up Paddle Board Event
Economy Tackle/Dolphin Paddlesports would like to invite you to a one of a kind special event! The Sarasota Truckload Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Event! The 20th annual Truckload Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Event with over 400 kayaks and SUP will happen on November 11th and 12th! We will have a free […]
Sarasota Stand Up Paddle Boarding for Beginners
Sarasota, FL – Stand up paddle boarding offers a fun and exciting way to explore the water at full height. One of the difficulties of a kayak or boat is the inability to see clear into the waters you are navigating. The act of standing up while you traverse the water also lends itself to […]
Demo Day This Saturday 10-07-2017
Join us for our Kayak and Hobie Eclipse Demo Day this Saturday October 7th, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at Ackerman Park in Sarasota. Try any of our selection of over 35 kayaks and both sizes of the Hobie Eclipse. Pedal, paddle, compare, and discuss them with our staff. A few minutes on the water […]
Hobie Kayak Difference
The Hobie, Humble Beginings: There are few kayak companies as dedicated as Hobie. Established in 1950 by Hobie Alter, the company originated in his parents’ garage, where he began making surfboards before the brand grew significantly. Driven by a work-hard, play-hard mentality, it developed designs that captured the joy of surfing and shared that experience […]
Pinecraft Park
Looking for your next kayak spot? How about a secluded, not-so-often used, kayak launch? Try out Pinecraft Park! Pinecraft Park Pinecraft Park is a well maintained Sarasota county park that is at the northern end of Phillippi Creek. There is a paved launch ramp on the south end of the park and a good […]
A Call for Volunteers – Myakka River Needs Your Help
A Call for Volunteers: The Myakka River flows over 58 square miles of diverse landscape and through one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks. Its 69.8 miles provides both habitat and resources to numerous aquatic and terrestrial species. It is a crucial resource, valued for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Unfortunately, it has been invaded […]
Need your phone while on the water? Waterproof cell phone cases is the answer
Aryca waterproof cell phone cases are here! Your cell phone good to have along, but only if its useful. Tucked away in a hatch, or at the bottom of a dry bag it can be a pain to get to, or at risk of being damaged or lost at sea. Aryca waterproof cell phone cases […]
Basic Kayak Buying Guide
Buying a kayak can be both exciting and overwhelming, whether it is your first, second or third boat. There is so much information out there and so many to choose from. We have put together a helpful list of questions that you might have when buying a kayak, with answers. What Length of Kayak […]
Hobie Tandem Island Gathering
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Hobie Tandem Island: Stand Up Paddle Boarding With Al The Hobie Tandem Island is a sailing trimaran pedal kayak. This exciting boat has become very popular locally. We created the Dolphin Island Club to foster sailing friendships and camaraderie. The initial get together was this last weekend. One of […]