Captains for safe boating

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Welcome to No Fear Boating

Welcome to No Fear BoatingWelcome to No Fear BoatingWelcome to No Fear Boating

Welcome to No Fear Boating

Welcome to No Fear BoatingWelcome to No Fear BoatingWelcome to No Fear Boating

OUR PARTNERS

Customize Your Experience

Boater Education

If you'd like to learn how to operate your vessel, back a trailer down a boat ramp, or maintain your boat and trailer, Capt. Tom  and Capt. Michael can customize a time frame based on your personal needs. 

FWC approved 

Boater Safety Course available 

for your certification.

Team Building Adventures

No Fear Boating will make your next team-building event into an amazing adventure. The Captains will be your guides on a variety of tailor made activities and exercises (including paddle boarding) at picturesque locations. The adventures are designed to boost morale, increase productivity, communication, and build a stronger team. It's been proven that spending time in nature is both energizing and a stress reliever. Changing your environment even for one day increases creativity and broadens perspective. Plus, it's fun!

Choose one of our beautiful locations for your event: Weeki Wachee River or Anclote Island for a boat ride, paddle board instruction, team exercises, wildlife viewing, shelling, and exploration. Give us call to cusotmize your adventure!

Weeki Wachee River Excursions

Weeki Wachee river is spring fed and crystal clear. Perfect for exploring wildlife and watching manatee, turtles, and schools of fish! Tour for miles under cypress and bay trees where you'll see a variety of wading birds. Book a tour, bring your camera and enjoy a day on the river.

Explore Anclote Key Island

Spend the day on historic Anclote Key Preserve State Park. Only accessible by boat, Anclote Key is an island-lovers paradise.

Experience a day of boating, fishing, wildlife, shell hunting, and exploring. Pack a lunch and 

create your perfect day.

Sunset Cruises

Gulf of Mexico sunsets are second in magnificence only to Key West! sit back, and enjoy your own private charter while the sun goes down.

Meet Your Captains

Capt. Tom Van Sickle

Capt. Michael Venezia

Capt. Michael Venezia

Call or Text   727-641-7533


Capt. Tom is a lifelong boater, he has been boating since the mid 1980s. Originally from the North Shore of Long Island where he grew up working in the marine and dive industry. He is currently working as a Charter Captain and teaching Boaters Safety Classes in the beautiful Tampa Bay Area. Tom holds several lev

Call or Text   727-641-7533


Capt. Tom is a lifelong boater, he has been boating since the mid 1980s. Originally from the North Shore of Long Island where he grew up working in the marine and dive industry. He is currently working as a Charter Captain and teaching Boaters Safety Classes in the beautiful Tampa Bay Area. Tom holds several levels of certification in Technical Scuba Diving, also including Search and Rescue Training, Dive Master, and underwater cave exploration. He is also a Yamaha and Sea-Doo factory certified technician.

Capt. Michael Venezia

Capt. Michael Venezia

Capt. Michael Venezia

Call or Text   727-543-4966


Capt. Michael, a Florida native, has been piloting boats since the 3rd grade, which has given him over 30 years of experience on the water. He has extensive local waterway and island knowledge, fishing experience, and safety training on boats (up to 45 ft.). Michael currently holds a 25 ton Master Merchant Marin

Call or Text   727-543-4966


Capt. Michael, a Florida native, has been piloting boats since the 3rd grade, which has given him over 30 years of experience on the water. He has extensive local waterway and island knowledge, fishing experience, and safety training on boats (up to 45 ft.). Michael currently holds a 25 ton Master Merchant Mariner credential and fishing charter captain license (for up to 10 people). Michael loves sharing his knowledge with others and showing people what Florida is all about.

BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE TODAY

Anclote Island Beach Hut

Exclusively for No Fear Boating clients! Dock here, have lunch, fish, or launch your paddle boards over to the beach. Whatever you have in mind, this Beach Hut is yours for the day.

No Fear Boating!

boater education

team building adventures

BOOK YOUR TEAM ADVENTURE

DETAILS

ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME 

WEEKI WACHEE RIVER  or  ANCLOTE KEY ISLAND

$225 per person.           🕒 5 hours


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HIGHLIGHTS

  • The only guided paddle boarding excursion that departs from Bay Port Hernando County boat ramp, and covers the entire Weeki Wachee River. 
  • Or choose the Anclote Key Island Adventure that leaves from the Anclote boat ramp located in Pasco County.
  • Beginner friendly paddle boarding trip through some of Florida's most scenic locations in our area.
  • Opportunities to swim, photograph wildlife and landscapes, walk along the shore and have lunch.

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

  • Paddle Board
  • PFD Personal Floatation Device (50lb weight minimum)
  • Paddle
  • Ankle lanyard
  • Cooler with ice and drinking water

WHAT TO BRING

  • Sunscreen
  • Water shoes
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Comfortable clothing that can get wet
  • Towel

PARKING

  • Weeki Wachee River Trip: Bayport Park Boat Ramp. Located at 4140 Cortex Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 34607, Hernando County.
  • Anclote Key Island Trip: Anclote River Park Boat Ramp. Located at 1119 Baillies Bluff Rd., Holiday, FL 34691, Pasco County.
  • Both of the above parking locations require a Day Permit to be displayed on dash, front windshield, and will be provided for you upon your arrival by your guide as part of your Adventure package price.

YOUR GUIDE

  • Our Boating/Paddle Board Tours are lead by Florida licensed Guides/USCG Captains, with years of experience in the areas you will be traveling in, and the activities you will be enjoying.
  • Your guide will provide an intro lesson to paddle boarding & navigation while sharing intriguing information about the area.
  • No Fear Guides love working with companies to facilitate team-building  activities that get people outside, having fun, and strengthening connection.

WAIVERS

  • Before embarking on your adventure, all participants must sign a liability waiver. You will receive a waiver with your booking confirmation that can be signed and returned to us via email. 
  • Your guide will inform you of the Florida (FWC) Rules and Regs. regarding your trip. 
  • We expect all participants to follow the guide's recommendations. Not doing so will disqualify that individual from continued participation in the day's activities.
  • Those under the influence will not be allowed to participate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at the chat bubble if you cannot find an answer to your question, or please call one of our captains at the phone numbers provided above.

Full refunds will be provided with at least 48 hours notice, unless the trip must be cancelled last minute due to weather. Please contact us as soon as you can so we can reschedule.


No worries! The lazy Weeki Wachee River and waters surrounding Ancote Key are perfect for steadying your board, getting your balance, and having our guides right there beside you providing instruction, protective equipment, and navigation tips. 


Guides will have a cooler of ice and drinking water for everyone. No other food will be provided. We recommend eating before you come, or packing something for yourself that will fit in a small bag with your towel, etc. 

If you book the Weeki Wachee Adventure, we will be taking a rest stop at the Weeki Wachee Riverside Cabana where you can purchase a cold drink, hot dog, chips, and ice cream. So bring a few dollars if you'd like an afternoon snack!


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