March Meeting
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Russ Lea, MBCKC member, will present on his recent kayak adventure in Belize. Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to hear Russ speak knows he is very entertaining and his presentation is sure to include non-kayak Belize adventures as well.
February's Meeting
February's meeting was another well attended meeting as members and guests came to enjoy Ron Smith's presentation on "Paddling Lake Huron's North Channel". Ron had a great story and some nice photos, including those of Paddling in Crappy Weather! Thanks to Ron for sharing his paddling tales with us.
General Notes and Announcements
MBCKC and the Sierra Club have swapped meeting places for the month of April; April's meeting will be held in the Delta Hall at Five River's.
*Volunteers wanted to lead/conduct MBCKC meetings. Presently, April is the next available opening. If you would like to conduct a meeting, please contact Tracy Lannie, MBCKC coordinator, at 463-4233 or tracy@thelannies.us
*If you would like to present a "mini-slide show paddle report" during one of the monthly meetings, please contact Tracy Lannie. Members are encouraged to share their paddle trip in this style. Time allotted for these presentations are 5-7 minutes
Paddles and Events
Paddles
The below paddles have been posted on the club calendar. Please click on the Calendar link to the right for more information on the paddle.
Monday, Feb 6 - Full Moon Paddle
Sunday, Feb 19 - Boiling Creek Paddle
Friday, March 2nd - Paddle launching from Scott's Landing
Saturday, March 17th- Paddle launching from Buzbee's
Events
March 2nd - Battle on the Bayou - for more info: http://www.battleonthebayou.com/
April 21-22 - Alabama Scenic River Trail's Delta Paddle (Bartram Canoe Trail)
for more info: http://alabamascenicrivertrail.com/ and click on Events
Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
February Meeting
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. This is always a nice time of the year for the club because we welcome back many of our out-of-state members that spend the winter season in Southern Alabama. This month, MBCKC welcomes Ron and Suzie Smith of Black Parrot Paddling L.L.C. back into our neighborhood. Ron will be our guest speaker and will present on "Paddling Lake Huron's North Channel". Lake Huron is the second largest of the 5 Great Lakes and has the largest shoreline. For more fast facts about Lake Huron, see:
http://www.great-lakes.net/lakes/ref/huronfact.html
January's Meeting
January's meeting was well attended. Michael Pornovets of Everything Kayk in Biloxi, MS spoke briefly about the Wounded Warrior Project. As Michael sends updates on how we can volunteer to help with the project, they will be posted. Thanks to Bob Strader for the mini slide-show presentation of his Murder Creek Paddle.
Also, MBCKC welcomed back club member, Paul Taylor, who serves in the U.S. Army National Guard and recently returned from a tour in Iraq. Paul presented the U.S. Flag which he flew over Balad, Iraq to Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Hank Burch accepted the flag during the ceremony on behalf of Five Rivers.
Paddles and Events
Paddles
The below paddles have been posted on the club calendar. Please click on the Calendar link to the right for more information on the paddle.
Sunday, January 1st - New Year's Day Paddle on Hurricane Bayou
Saturday, January 7 - Wolf Bay to Miflin Creek Paddle
Sunday, January 8 - Harriet's Sunday noon paddle from Buzbee's FishCamp
Saturday, January 14 - West Fowl River Paddle
Check back frequently for paddle announcements
Events
March 3 - Battle on the Bayou for more info: http://www.battleonthebayou.com/
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. This is always a nice time of the year for the club because we welcome back many of our out-of-state members that spend the winter season in Southern Alabama. This month, MBCKC welcomes Ron and Suzie Smith of Black Parrot Paddling L.L.C. back into our neighborhood. Ron will be our guest speaker and will present on "Paddling Lake Huron's North Channel". Lake Huron is the second largest of the 5 Great Lakes and has the largest shoreline. For more fast facts about Lake Huron, see:
http://www.great-lakes.net/lakes/ref/huronfact.html
January's Meeting
January's meeting was well attended. Michael Pornovets of Everything Kayk in Biloxi, MS spoke briefly about the Wounded Warrior Project. As Michael sends updates on how we can volunteer to help with the project, they will be posted. Thanks to Bob Strader for the mini slide-show presentation of his Murder Creek Paddle.
Also, MBCKC welcomed back club member, Paul Taylor, who serves in the U.S. Army National Guard and recently returned from a tour in Iraq. Paul presented the U.S. Flag which he flew over Balad, Iraq to Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Hank Burch accepted the flag during the ceremony on behalf of Five Rivers.
Paddles and Events
Paddles
The below paddles have been posted on the club calendar. Please click on the Calendar link to the right for more information on the paddle.
Sunday, January 1st - New Year's Day Paddle on Hurricane Bayou
Saturday, January 7 - Wolf Bay to Miflin Creek Paddle
Sunday, January 8 - Harriet's Sunday noon paddle from Buzbee's FishCamp
Saturday, January 14 - West Fowl River Paddle
Check back frequently for paddle announcements
Events
March 3 - Battle on the Bayou for more info: http://www.battleonthebayou.com/
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
January Meeting
The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Michael Pornovets, Navy Veteran, of Everything Kayak, L.L.C. in Biloxi, MS will be our guest speaker this month. Michael will talk about the Wounded Warrior Project and our opportunities as kayakers to volunteer in the Wounded Warrior Project program (kayaking).
Bob Strader, MBCKC member, will present this month's mini-slideshow on his November paddle trip from Murder Creek (at Brewton) to the Conecuh River to Pollard. He shared a little about this paddle at the December meeting and so many people were asking questions that we have invited him to tell us more about this 14.2 mile trip.
MBCKC welcomes Paul Taylor back home from Iraq after serving there for several months (6+). Paul will present Five Rivers with special gift at the January meeting.
December Meeting
December's meeting was lacking quite a few members, but the photo show and pot-luck dinner was enjoyed by all! We had several new paddlers join us and it was nice to get to greet new faces! Thanks to everyone who brought photos, newspaper articles, and food to share!
The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Michael Pornovets, Navy Veteran, of Everything Kayak, L.L.C. in Biloxi, MS will be our guest speaker this month. Michael will talk about the Wounded Warrior Project and our opportunities as kayakers to volunteer in the Wounded Warrior Project program (kayaking).
Bob Strader, MBCKC member, will present this month's mini-slideshow on his November paddle trip from Murder Creek (at Brewton) to the Conecuh River to Pollard. He shared a little about this paddle at the December meeting and so many people were asking questions that we have invited him to tell us more about this 14.2 mile trip.
MBCKC welcomes Paul Taylor back home from Iraq after serving there for several months (6+). Paul will present Five Rivers with special gift at the January meeting.
December Meeting
December's meeting was lacking quite a few members, but the photo show and pot-luck dinner was enjoyed by all! We had several new paddlers join us and it was nice to get to greet new faces! Thanks to everyone who brought photos, newspaper articles, and food to share!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
December Meeting
The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 6th at 7 p.m. at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center (exact room location to be announced). We will have our 5th Annual Photography Exhibition, "Through the Eyes of a Paddler" and pot luck dinner. Please join us as we share our paddle tales through our photography. Everyone is encouraged to bring a covered dish or snack and their favorite kayaking photos. We will display mounted photos on easels. If your prints are not mounted, we can lay them on a table or pass them around. Please put your name on the back of all photos. Don't miss this annual event which has come to be a favorite of many!
November Meeting
Last month, we viewed a slide-show of the charity kayak event, Paddle Bayou La Batre. 66 paddlers took to the water and paddled the Bayou making this inaugural paddle a success! We also shared paddle tales and welcomed out winter paddlers back to the Mobile Bay area.
General Notes and Announcements
*Volunteers wanted to lead/conduct MBCKC meetings. Presently, January is the next available opening. If you would like to conduct a meeting, please contact Tracy Lannie, MBCKC coordinator, at 463-4233 or tracy@thelannies.us
*If you would like to present a "mini-slide show paddle report" during one of the monthly meetings, please contact Tracy Lannie. Members are encouraged to share their paddle trip in this style. Time allotted for these presentations are 5-7 minutes
Paddles and Events
The following paddles are posted on the club's calendar
Sunday, Dec 4th - Juli Day's mid-morning paddle
Check back frequently for scheduled paddles
The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 6th at 7 p.m. at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center (exact room location to be announced). We will have our 5th Annual Photography Exhibition, "Through the Eyes of a Paddler" and pot luck dinner. Please join us as we share our paddle tales through our photography. Everyone is encouraged to bring a covered dish or snack and their favorite kayaking photos. We will display mounted photos on easels. If your prints are not mounted, we can lay them on a table or pass them around. Please put your name on the back of all photos. Don't miss this annual event which has come to be a favorite of many!
November Meeting
Last month, we viewed a slide-show of the charity kayak event, Paddle Bayou La Batre. 66 paddlers took to the water and paddled the Bayou making this inaugural paddle a success! We also shared paddle tales and welcomed out winter paddlers back to the Mobile Bay area.
General Notes and Announcements
*Volunteers wanted to lead/conduct MBCKC meetings. Presently, January is the next available opening. If you would like to conduct a meeting, please contact Tracy Lannie, MBCKC coordinator, at 463-4233 or tracy@thelannies.us
*If you would like to present a "mini-slide show paddle report" during one of the monthly meetings, please contact Tracy Lannie. Members are encouraged to share their paddle trip in this style. Time allotted for these presentations are 5-7 minutes
Paddles and Events
The following paddles are posted on the club's calendar
Sunday, Dec 4th - Juli Day's mid-morning paddle
Check back frequently for scheduled paddles
Monday, October 31, 2011
November Meeting
The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 1st at 7 p.m. in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Join us as we talk about recent kayak events and share paddle reports and future paddles.
October Meeting
Nancy Milford, host of October's meeting, did a great job presenting "Dinner with the Birds". Nancy had some terrific photos of birds depicting their different habits and behaviors. Nancy has come to enjoy "slowing down the pace" so that she can observe these behaviors, learn from them, and get to know the birds better. Thank you, Nancy, for an interesting and entertaining presentation!
Upcoming Paddles and Events:
Check back frequently for updates
Paddles
Events
November 5-6: Alabama Scenic River Trial's "Fossil, Food, and Fun"
http://alabamascenicrivertrail.com/events/?eventID=39&date=11/05/2011
The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 1st at 7 p.m. in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Join us as we talk about recent kayak events and share paddle reports and future paddles.
October Meeting
Nancy Milford, host of October's meeting, did a great job presenting "Dinner with the Birds". Nancy had some terrific photos of birds depicting their different habits and behaviors. Nancy has come to enjoy "slowing down the pace" so that she can observe these behaviors, learn from them, and get to know the birds better. Thank you, Nancy, for an interesting and entertaining presentation!
Upcoming Paddles and Events:
Check back frequently for updates
Paddles
Events
November 5-6: Alabama Scenic River Trial's "Fossil, Food, and Fun"
http://alabamascenicrivertrail.com/events/?eventID=39&date=11/05/2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
October Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Nancy Milford, MBCKC member, will be the host of this months meeting. While some people like to paddle in races, others like a slower pace. Nancy will talk about some of the things that you can see, learn, and experience by slowing down some. Her theme is "Dinner with the Birds"
Maggie Pyle will do the mini-presentation this month. Maggie recently participated in the 16th Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival, entering three races. In Atlanta, there were over 60 teams competing from collegiate, corporate, industry, banking, retail, and breast cancer survivors teams. On Saturday, September 24th, 32 teams participated in dragon boat races on the Mississippi River at Memphis. Maggie will have photos she took of the Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival and share insights into the 2,000 year-old sport of dragon boat racing which is currently the 8th fastest growing sport in the world.
Tracy Lannie will have raffle tickets for a Bending Branches Navigator Paddle. Drawing to be held on October 8th at Paddle Bayou La Batre. Tickets are $3 each. For more information on this paddle: http://www.bendingbranches.com/navigator Tracy will also have forms for Paddle Bayou La Batre; this will be your last chance to register via hand-written form. The registration fee is $25. For more information on Paddle Bayou La Batre: http://www.paddlebayoulabatre.org/
Also, a representative from the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program will be at the meeting to talk about "Clean Up the Bottom", to take place on Saturday, October 22. More info will be posted on the yahoo groups page (South Alabama Paddlers)
September Meeting
We have several first timers at September's meeting. It is alway nice to meet a new paddler! We shared our paddle tales and learned about the upcoming event, Paddle Bayou La Batre.
Upcoming Events and Paddles:Paddles
The following paddles are posted on MBCKC's calendar, click on the calendar link for more detail
Paddles
Harriet's Rice Creek Paddle: Sunday, Oct 2 / meet 10am
Full Moon Paddle: Wednesday, Oct 12 - 6pm
Harriet & Fritz Whiskey Ditch Paddle -Sunday afternoon, Oct 23 (not posted on calendar) For information, call: 604.3741 (harriet) 680.8928 (fritz)
Fresh Air Family paddle by Juli Day /Buzbee's Fish Camp Paddle -Sunday afternoon, Oct 23 (not posted on calendar) For more info, call: Juli Day 377-0054
Rob's Big Boy Middle Bay Lighthouse Paddle: Sunday, Oct 23 / meet 1:45 pm
Events
Paddle Bayou La Batre - October 8 http://www.paddlebayoulabatre.org/
Phatwater Challenge - October 8 http://www.kayakmississippi.com/
Tour du Teche II, Race - October 7-9 http://www.techeproject.com/tour-du-teche.html
Paddle Florida, October 13-20 http://www.paddleflorida.org/oct11/details1011.htm
Clean Up the Bottom - Oct 22 http://www.mobilebaynep.com/news/clean_up_the_bottom
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Nancy Milford, MBCKC member, will be the host of this months meeting. While some people like to paddle in races, others like a slower pace. Nancy will talk about some of the things that you can see, learn, and experience by slowing down some. Her theme is "Dinner with the Birds"
Maggie Pyle will do the mini-presentation this month. Maggie recently participated in the 16th Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival, entering three races. In Atlanta, there were over 60 teams competing from collegiate, corporate, industry, banking, retail, and breast cancer survivors teams. On Saturday, September 24th, 32 teams participated in dragon boat races on the Mississippi River at Memphis. Maggie will have photos she took of the Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival and share insights into the 2,000 year-old sport of dragon boat racing which is currently the 8th fastest growing sport in the world.
Tracy Lannie will have raffle tickets for a Bending Branches Navigator Paddle. Drawing to be held on October 8th at Paddle Bayou La Batre. Tickets are $3 each. For more information on this paddle: http://www.bendingbranches.com/navigator Tracy will also have forms for Paddle Bayou La Batre; this will be your last chance to register via hand-written form. The registration fee is $25. For more information on Paddle Bayou La Batre: http://www.paddlebayoulabatre.org/
Also, a representative from the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program will be at the meeting to talk about "Clean Up the Bottom", to take place on Saturday, October 22. More info will be posted on the yahoo groups page (South Alabama Paddlers)
September Meeting
We have several first timers at September's meeting. It is alway nice to meet a new paddler! We shared our paddle tales and learned about the upcoming event, Paddle Bayou La Batre.
Upcoming Events and Paddles:Paddles
The following paddles are posted on MBCKC's calendar, click on the calendar link for more detail
Paddles
Harriet's Rice Creek Paddle: Sunday, Oct 2 / meet 10am
Full Moon Paddle: Wednesday, Oct 12 - 6pm
Harriet & Fritz Whiskey Ditch Paddle -Sunday afternoon, Oct 23 (not posted on calendar) For information, call: 604.3741 (harriet) 680.8928 (fritz)
Fresh Air Family paddle by Juli Day /Buzbee's Fish Camp Paddle -Sunday afternoon, Oct 23 (not posted on calendar) For more info, call: Juli Day 377-0054
Rob's Big Boy Middle Bay Lighthouse Paddle: Sunday, Oct 23 / meet 1:45 pm
Events
Paddle Bayou La Batre - October 8 http://www.paddlebayoulabatre.org/
Phatwater Challenge - October 8 http://www.kayakmississippi.com/
Tour du Teche II, Race - October 7-9 http://www.techeproject.com/tour-du-teche.html
Paddle Florida, October 13-20 http://www.paddleflorida.org/oct11/details1011.htm
Clean Up the Bottom - Oct 22 http://www.mobilebaynep.com/news/clean_up_the_bottom
Monday, September 05, 2011
September Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. We will share recent paddle tales and discuss future paddles. The upcoming Coastal Clean-Up will be discussed. Also, Tracy Lannie will present on an upcoming paddle event to be held on October 8, Paddle Bayou La Batre.
August Meeting Notes
During the August meeting, Tracy Lannie shared a slide-show presentation of a trip she and David did on the Naeroyfjord in Norway.
We also passed the hat to take up donations toward our new club banner. Thanks to everyone that contributed to our beautiful banner.
Upcoming Events and Paddles:
The following paddles are posted on MBCKC's calendar, click on the calendar link for more detail
Paddles
Full Moon Paddle: approx Sept 13, watch for update
Dog River Scenic Blueway Paddle: Sept 23
Events
Coastal Cleanup - Sept 17 http://www.alabamacoastalcleanup.com/
Paddle Bayou La Batre - October 8 http://www.paddlebayoulabatre.org/
Phatwater Challenge - October 8 http://www.kayakmississippi.com/
Tour du Teche II, Race - October 7-9 http://www.techeproject.com/tour-du-teche.html
Paddle Florida, October 13-20 http://www.paddleflorida.org/oct11/details1011.htm
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. We will share recent paddle tales and discuss future paddles. The upcoming Coastal Clean-Up will be discussed. Also, Tracy Lannie will present on an upcoming paddle event to be held on October 8, Paddle Bayou La Batre.
August Meeting Notes
During the August meeting, Tracy Lannie shared a slide-show presentation of a trip she and David did on the Naeroyfjord in Norway.
We also passed the hat to take up donations toward our new club banner. Thanks to everyone that contributed to our beautiful banner.
Upcoming Events and Paddles:
The following paddles are posted on MBCKC's calendar, click on the calendar link for more detail
Paddles
Full Moon Paddle: approx Sept 13, watch for update
Dog River Scenic Blueway Paddle: Sept 23
Events
Coastal Cleanup - Sept 17 http://www.alabamacoastalcleanup.com/
Paddle Bayou La Batre - October 8 http://www.paddlebayoulabatre.org/
Phatwater Challenge - October 8 http://www.kayakmississippi.com/
Tour du Teche II, Race - October 7-9 http://www.techeproject.com/tour-du-teche.html
Paddle Florida, October 13-20 http://www.paddleflorida.org/oct11/details1011.htm
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
