Wanna Noodle? This has become a huge past time at Keewaydin Island near Naples, Florida. With the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Hurricane Pass to the East, as the tide changes, the water current picks up swiftly. Outgoing tide? Grab your Noodle and walk to the north end of the beach with 10 friends, hop in the water and float with the tide past the 80 other beached boats. Grab Noodle again, REPEAT. Each trip can last up to 10-12 minutes depending on tides. Its a great way to meet people and relax.
As one of the 30,000 boaters that will visit this island this year, I can tell you this is a great get-away from the daily grind. On any given Saturday or Sunday, there can be upwards of 100 yachts/boats/canoes/jet skis, you name it, beached along this barrier island. They set up folding chairs, plant red, orange, blue and green umbrellas and canopies. They unload cooler chests and BBQ grills, and stake temporary and shared claim to a few square feet of public real estate. Come for an hour or stay all day. Trust me you'll want to stay for sunset. Did I mention we can do this all the way through December!
A quick 35-40 minute boat ride through the intercoastal from Naples Bay gets you there. You'll see dolphins, Bald Eagles, Manatees and other wildlife unique to the area along the way. Situated half way between Naples and Marco Island, Florida, the beach attracts those from all over. Forgot lunch...? No problem, stroll down to the pontoon boat with the big sign that says "FOOD". You can purchase anything from a hot dog/cheesebruger and drinks to a grilled chicken sandwich for the health nut.
Holidays are especially busy; visitors will camp out on the island for New Years Eve (because yes its still warm here), Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day are the big ones.
For more information on Waterfront Real Estate or Keewaydin Island in Naples, Florida, feel free to contact me at: IButler@JohnRWood.com
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