(3.1) CAPT. ERIKA: A Cruising Down the River with Captain Erika Ritter

Ocklawahaman

Paul Nosca

Sincerely Recommends the Excellent Touring Services Provided by:

A Cruising Down the River

with

Captain Erika Ritter

NOTE: Click-on individual photos to enlarge them!

U.S. Coast Guard licensed Captain

Operating on the

OCKLAWAHA RIVER

SILVER RIVER

MARION COUNTY, FLORIDA

Including or nearby to various segments of the:

Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway,

Ocala National Forest,

Ocklawaha River Aquatic Preserve,

Silver Springs State Park

Most of Captain Erika's cruises originate on the historic

Ocklawaha River at Eureka, Florida:

23 river miles downstream from the World Famous SILVER SPRINGS,

34 river miles upstream from the mouth of the Ocklawaha at the St. Johns River,

& about 134 miles upstream from the mouth of the St. Johns at the Atlantic Ocean.

FOR ON-BOARD:

Adventure Holidays

Aquatic Picnics

Artesian Springs Research

Birdwatching

"Boat-Abouts"

"Day-Cations"

Day Trip Outings by Boat

Ecology / Environmental Educational Tours

Family Fishing (BREAM mostly but also Bass, Catfish, or Specks)

Floodplain Forest & Other Vegetation Identification

Jungle Cruises

Ocklawaha River Valley History Study

Nature Viewing Expeditions

Photography Along an Almost Natural, Spring-Fed, Swift-Flowing, Tree-Lined Stream

Pleasure Seeking

Pontoon Boat Tours

River Excursions

Summertime Cooling-Off

Water Sightseeing / Swamp-Seeing "Safaris" on the Ocklawaha River (or Silver River)

Wilderness Waterway Trips

Wildlife Gawking & Observation

Hi,

I am Captain Erika and you are invited to come aboard "The Anhinga Spirit." Trips are custom designed to your specifications: e.g., family outings, special occasions, fishing, gifts, bird watching, picnics, photography, fund raising, environmental education or just plain relaxing. You are welcome to bring food, ice chests, fishing gear, pets, wheelchairs, etc. I am licensed by the United States Coast Guard with 30 years of experience on the Ocklawaha and Silver Rivers. Also, I am a 4th generation native of this area. The Ocklawaha River is one of the oldest rivers in Florida. All trips are conducted at a slow safe speed, preserving the river banks and the calm sanctuary of this narrow winding Outstanding Florida Water. My 24-foot pontoon boat has all the required safety equipment plus a canopy top that offers sun and some limited rain protection. And yes, even a "porta-potty" with a privacy curtain! Seating is limited to six passengers. Under 6 years of age must wear PFD's. Lets go!

Sincerely,

Captain Erika Ritter

A Cruising Down the River

Captain Erika Ritter

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email:

acruisingdowntheriver@gmail.com

Phone:

352-299-0282

Address:

Eureka (Fort McCoy), FL 32134, USA.

For pictures of the Ocklawaha River and Captain Erika's pontoon boat visit her website: