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5 RIVERS DELTA RESOURCE CENTER (map) AT 7PM. SEE THE POSTS BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS!

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Current Club Coordinator: Tracy Lannie
MBCKC would like to express our appreciation to 5 Rivers and it's staff for all they do.

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Friday, September 11, 2015

October Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct 6th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Longleaf Room at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center.  Juli Day, MBCKC member, will present on the five week road trip adventure she had this summer in celebration of her retirement. She traveled from North Carolina to Pennsylvania into New England, then Canada and down through Wisconsin paddling different bodies of water along the way.

Notes from September's meeting:
Thank you to Dr. Ruth Carmichael for her time and fantastic presentation on the Northern Gulf of Mexico Manatees. We learned fascinating facts about Manatees this evening; one surprise is that they often travel in ship channels! and although they usual cruise 3-5 mph, can reach speeds of 35 mph! and their migration from Mobile Bay to Crystal River can take as little as one week (imagine that), or 2 months, depending on their mood and their motivation!

Also, thanks to Harriet for leading the meeting.

Paddles and Events

Events

Saturday, Sept 19th - 28th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup
 http://www.alabamacoastalcleanup.com/ 

Saturday, Sept 19th - Kayak Safety Classes
Time:   8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Fairhope Pier, north beach area
Cost: $55 + $5 ACA insurance fee (ACA members waive the $5 fee)
Instructor: Hank Baltar, ACA Coastal Kayaking Instructor, Level III, Retired Navy
Register: MUST register for this class, minimum of five for the class to be held. Please register by September 7th.
Call or email Hank to register, 904-610-9287 or kayakhank@gmail.com

Thursday, Sept 24th - Archaeology Kayak Tour
 http://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/gulf-breeze/2015/08/16/archeology-kayak-tour-launch-gulf-breeze/31821839/

Saturday, October 10th - Paddle Bayou La Batre
Paddle Bayou La Batre is the only event like this in our area!  Don't miss it!  To register:
www.paddlebayoulabatre.org

Sunday, October 11th - Alabama Scenic River Trail's Fall Delta Paddle
Alabama Scenic River Trail Delta Paddle, led by Bob Andrews - 251.367.4144 - Rice Creek to Indian Mounds and back
http://alabamascenicrivertrail.com/