tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30038092012-01-28T21:33:49.245-06:00MBCKC Homejulienoreply@blogger.comBlogger9711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-15149034344631348982012-01-16T20:48:00.003-06:002012-01-28T21:33:49.282-06:00February 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.Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-65170908532929552582011-12-28T11:06:00.009-06:002012-01-16T20:49:12.305-06:00January 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).
Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-24304246196774274442011-11-22T15:30:00.003-06:002011-11-29T21:13:27.767-06:00December 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 Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-71723897360121299262011-10-31T14:51:00.002-05:002011-11-22T15:31:27.479-06:00November 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 Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-48305975301188067362011-09-27T10:21:00.007-05:002011-10-31T14:52:53.085-05:00October 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 themeTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-30029335968207933242011-09-05T14:06:00.005-05:002011-09-27T10:21:35.653-05:00September 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 theTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-75176557042145882852011-07-26T06:53:00.010-05:002011-08-21T18:22:02.674-05:00August Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 2nd at 7 p.m. in the Tensaw Theater at Five River's Delta Resource Center. Tracy Lannie, MBCKC coordinator, will present on kayaking in the fjords of Norway. She and David did a short day-paddle on the Naeroyfjord in Western Norway on July 15th. The Naeroyfjord has been listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 and is Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-14058383309022108782011-06-14T09:01:00.001-05:002011-06-20T20:46:44.672-05:00July Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 5th, at 7p.m. in the Tensaw Theater at Five River's Delta Resource Center. Russ Lea, MBCKC member, will present on a recent trip to Greece. The understanding is that he has some beautiful photos! Russ always presents with a bit of humor so there's sure to be some laughter too!
June Meeting Notes
Maggie Pyle did a great job at the Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-13445891067818968682011-05-26T11:43:00.003-05:002011-06-07T12:24:15.133-05:00June Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 7 in the Tensaw Theater at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center at 7:00 p.m. Arrive at 6:45 for refreshments. Maggie Pyle will be the host of June's meeting and will present on kayak/canoe racing. Maggie will bring her Stellar 20' surf ski which is 16.4" wide and an Epic Wing paddle. The word "race" may be overstated, as anyone can take partTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-24295940460664485272011-04-13T10:47:00.008-05:002011-04-28T16:38:38.092-05:00May Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd in the Tensaw Theater at 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center at 7:00 p.m. Arrive at 6:45 for refreshments. Harriet King-Ingraham will conduct the meeting and introduce our special presentation and guests, Dr. Doug Phillips and Roger Reid. Dr. Doug, creator, producer, and host of Alabama Public Television's Series Discovering Alabama, andTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-51775909494276355462011-04-13T10:05:00.000-05:002011-04-13T10:05:21.007-05:00April Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 5th, in the Tensaw Theater of the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Juli Day is the coordinator for April's meeting. Juli will present on the Alabama Scenic River Trail's (ASRT) Delta Paddle that will have just taken place, and Jim Feldman, executive director of ASRT, will be our special guest.
The local chapter of the Alabama Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-80506485684681644622011-03-28T12:12:00.000-05:002011-03-28T12:12:33.161-05:00February Notes and Paddles
March Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 1st, in the Tensaw Theater of the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Bruce Coldsmith of Dog River Clearwater Revival will give us the details of the "Launching of the Dog River Scenic Blueway". This exciting event will take place on April 16th.
There will be a mini-slideshow presentation of a fall Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-28970015294861851222011-02-22T10:31:00.000-06:002011-02-22T10:31:52.147-06:00January Notes and Paddles
February Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 1st, in the Tensaw Theater of the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Bob Strader, MBCKC member, is the volunteer conductor for this month's meeting. . Bob will present with a slide-show presentation of his recent paddle from Rice Creek to Bottle Creek (Indian Mounds). Immediately following, Dr. GregoryTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-31115641216902069092011-01-07T11:49:00.000-06:002011-01-07T11:49:57.419-06:00January Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 4 at Five Rivers in the Delta Hall. Nancy Milford,MBCKC member, will be conducting the January meeting. Nancy has arranged for Leslie Lassiter, CPESC, Environmental Manager for the City of Foley to speak about Foley's Graham Creek Nature Preserve and the outdoor opportunities it provides.
December Meeting Notes
Russ Lea sharedTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-24777577796638927222010-12-28T16:33:00.000-06:002010-12-28T16:33:48.073-06:00November Notes and Paddles
December Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 7 at Five Rivers in the Tensaw Theater. Russ Lea, MBCKC member, will give a presentation on paddling the Bowron Lakes in British Columbia.
November Meeting Notes
A good time was had by all at last month's 4th Annual Photo Event. Beautiful photos were on display in the front of the Delta Hall and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-58539203356454230602010-11-27T20:57:00.000-06:002010-11-27T20:57:02.050-06:00October Notes and Paddles
November Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd, at 6:45pm in the Long Leaf Room/Delta Hall (immediately to the left of the Tensaw Theater). We will hold our 4th Annual Photo Event, "Through the Eyes of a Paddler", along with a potluck dinner. This year's event will be a Photo Exhibition, not a photo contest. Bring your photos and a dish to Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-9108155927900199892010-10-14T20:37:00.000-05:002010-10-14T20:37:58.331-05:00September Notes and Paddles
October Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 5, at 7:00 pm in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. The presentation will be given by MBCKC member, Russ Lea. Russ recently paddled the Bowron Lakes which are located in the Northern part of British Columbia. We are sure to see some beautiful photos of this paddle trip! The Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-47624726610876782972010-09-09T16:22:00.000-05:002010-09-09T16:22:41.752-05:00August Notes and Paddles
September Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 7 at 7:00 pm in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. The presentation will be given by MBCKC member, Juli Day who will share her experiences from her summer hiking trip on the Appalachian Trail.
Also, Alabama Coastal Foundations Executive Director, Bethany Kraft, and their Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-14940041760550311742010-08-17T11:21:00.000-05:002010-08-17T11:21:06.914-05:00July Notes and Paddles
August Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 3 at 7:00 pm in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. The presentation will be given by MBCKC member, Russ Lea. Russ will share his recent SE Alaskan experience with photos of fishing, kayaking, and more in and around the Sitka area.
This months mini-slide show will be "Kayaking the Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-17549890262349584212010-07-28T11:59:00.000-05:002010-07-28T11:59:12.348-05:00June Notes and Paddles
July Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 6th at 7:00 pm in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Our guest speaker will be Becky Winstead, a research assistant from the Institute for Marine Mammals Studies (IMMS) For more information about the IMMS, see: http://www.imms.org/
Maggie Pyle will be this month's mini-slideshow presenter Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-77014437484215874542010-06-02T10:21:00.001-05:002010-06-02T10:46:18.344-05:00May Notes and Paddles
June Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 1st at 7:00 pm in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Bob Andrews will present a slide-show of the Green River (Canyonlands National Park, Utah). This month's mini photo presentation will be on the Bluz Cruz presented by Maggie Pyle
May Meeting Notes
Paul Taylor presented with a slideshow Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-39904652522745368332010-05-05T21:12:00.001-05:002010-05-05T21:30:21.446-05:00April Notes and Paddles
May Meeting - Please note change in meeting place for May Only
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 4th at 7:00 pm in the Class Room at Five Rivers. MBCKC member, Paul Taylor, will give a slide-show presentation on an Everglades trip he recently went on. Also, a representative of the Dog River Clearwater Revival will give us updates on the progress of the Dog Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-88762236702867176992010-04-15T21:26:00.001-05:002010-04-20T21:31:12.206-05:00March Notes and Paddles
April Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April, 6th at 7:00 pm in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers. Ron Smith, MBCKC member, will present on a recent paddle trip that he participated in: a 145 nautical mile trip along the Canadian North Shore of Lake Superior from Silver Islet to Terrace Bay.
The April "Mini Slide-Show Paddle Report" will feature the Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-34307109724098605402010-03-03T11:33:00.002-06:002010-03-03T11:57:17.529-06:00February Notes and Paddles
March Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers. Claire Wilson of the Dog River Clearwater Revival will update us on the progress of the Dog River Blueway. Claire will also share details of this years "Dog Paddle Race" which will be held on May 22, 2010
February Meeting Notes
Dr. Jim Connors presented Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-30747052255622278292010-02-03T18:37:00.000-06:002010-02-03T18:37:14.889-06:00January Notes and Paddles
February Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 2nd at 7:00 pm in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers. James Connors, Ph.D., P.G., an Assistant Professor of Geology at the University of South Alabama, will be our guest speaker. Dr. Connors will speak about the "Geological History of Mobile Bay".
This months "Slide-Show Paddle Report" will feature Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-51903157605902071422010-01-19T11:59:00.002-06:002010-01-19T12:13:35.115-06:00December Notes and PaddlesJanuary MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 5th at 7:00 pm in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers. The new year brings in a new president for MBCKC, Tracy Lannie. Tracy will talk a little about her goals for this year and will ask for club members ideas as well.Jim Felder, Executive Director of the Alabama Scenic River Trail, and Glenn Dean, Events Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-6554718436392749062009-11-30T19:40:00.000-06:002009-12-02T19:41:52.208-06:00December MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 1st at 7:00 pm in the Tensaw Theater at Five Rivers.Amanda Cox, Engineer with Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding , is bringing a cypress strip 12' canoe that she is in the process of building. Amanda is an expert in wood construction and is using a very unique technique to build this canoe. Come look at this canoe and hear the details Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-85905087675581128592009-11-05T12:40:00.002-06:002009-11-05T12:44:02.969-06:00October Notes and PaddlesNovember MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30 pm in the Long Leaf Room (immediately to the left of the Tensaw Theater). We will hold our 3rd Annual Photo Contest, Coastal Images, along with a potluck dinner. Bring your photos and a dish to share and enjoy the evening. Please note the time and place change for this special event!Contest Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-74235690667581037432009-10-01T20:22:00.001-05:002009-10-21T21:13:46.731-05:00September Notes and PaddlesOctober MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 6th. Don Morrow from the Trust for Public Land will be discussing the TPL's acquisiton of Live Oak Landing on the Tensaw River. For more info on the TPL, visit: http://www.tpl.org/We will also have the pleasure of viewing a short video of White Pelicans at Justin's Bay (filmed by Five Rivers).September Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-37196516116204404542009-09-03T21:56:00.002-05:002009-09-05T19:04:43.803-05:00August Notes and PaddlesSeptember MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 1st. Tracy Lannie, MBCKC webmaster, will present on taking photographs from a kayak with an emphasis on photographing wildlife. The presentation will include a slideshow. Come early (6:45) for Meet, Greet, & Eat and enjoy chocolate poundcake and coffee!August NotesMaggie Pyle, MBCKC President, presented Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-82745718958312828462009-08-09T14:03:00.001-05:002009-08-09T14:05:52.188-05:00July Notes and PaddlesAugust MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 4th. MBCKC President, Maggie Pyle. and club members, Andrew and Mary Emilie Acklen, will give a presentation on the Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MichiganJuly NotesThanks to Tom Montgomery for sharing his Paddle Florida photos and story with us. He had some really nice Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-39281198003232516842009-07-11T20:56:00.002-05:002009-10-21T21:15:15.742-05:00June Notes and PaddlesJuly MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 7th. MBCKC member, Tom Montgomery, will present on the Paddle Florida trip he did this past spring. He spent a week on the Suwannee River paddling approximately 125 miles during this event that is held twice a year. http://www.paddleflorida.org/June NotesWhat an interesting presentation by Arthur Hebert! Thanks to Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1347740402047301552009-05-31T20:29:00.000-05:002009-06-09T20:30:51.582-05:00May Notes and PaddlesJune MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd. Avid paddler, Arthur Hebert of Gretna, LA will be our guest speaker. Arthur will be sharing his adventure of his 1998 twenty-day, 738-mile solo open-water crossing of the Gulf of Mexico. Arthur made this unescorted trip from Isla Mujeres, Mexico to the mouth of the Mississippi River in his 17' Eddyline Wind Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-81977077746874480952009-05-16T21:37:00.002-05:002009-05-16T21:41:28.857-05:00Boiling Creek Paddle (sometime between June1 -4 (Mon - Thurs)Leader: Bob AndrewsNotes: Bob will be leading a boiling creek paddle during the first week of June. Check back for futher information. If you do not have your Boiling Creek Pass and you wish to make this paddle, you need to apply for the pass now. For more information, see the "Eglin AFB Recreation Permit" link to the right.Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-82200632767147761132009-04-29T20:46:00.000-05:002009-04-28T20:56:54.105-05:00Friday, May 8 - Full Moon PaddleContact: Tracy Lannie 463-4233Meet/Put-in: Bayou La Batre State Docks, Shell Belt Rd (see calendar for map)Time: 6pmNotes: We will put in at the State Docks in Bayou La Batre and paddle out into the Mississippi Sound to Coffee Island (Isle Aux Herbes) to watch the sun set and the moon rise. This is one of the most perfect spots in our area to see both! MUST bring Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-8736626990517408292009-04-28T20:53:00.002-05:002009-04-28T20:56:14.951-05:00Saturday, May 2 Dauphin Island PaddleLeader: Maggie PyleLaunch: 7:30 a.m. at the DI Golf CourseEasy Paddle, Two-four hours / Moderate pacePlease contact Maggie if you plan to paddle. Cell 251 648-0059Notes: We'll paddle along the shore lines of Dauphin Island and Sand Island. This is an excellent paddle for new paddlers. We'll take a break on Sand Island to stretch our legs, have snacks, and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-16727749828274517632009-04-28T09:48:00.002-05:002009-06-02T11:28:32.618-05:00April Notes and PaddlesMay MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Bruce Coldsmith, President of Dog River Clearwater Revival , will talk about developing a "Blue Way Trail" on Dog River. Claire Wilson, Vice President of DRCR, will talk about the upcoming Dog Paddle Races. Also, there will be a presentation of March's Paddle Bayou Lafourche which was attended by Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-36608122479252834952009-04-22T22:10:00.001-05:002009-04-23T22:18:28.488-05:00Saturday, April 25 Escatawpa River at Presley's OutingLeader: Maggie Pyle 251 648-0059Launch: 2:00 p.m. at Presley's Outing (Please see calendar for map)Launch Fee: $5Notes: Easy Paddle, Two hours / Moderate pacePresley's Outing is a beautiful small lake on Escatawpa River, located off I-10 just inside the Mississippi state line. It's an easy launch site. We'll paddle up the Escatawpa River and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-41786122493085873052009-04-21T15:47:00.001-05:002009-04-21T15:51:22.450-05:00Thursday, April 23 - Whiskey Ditch PaddleContact: Tracy Lannie 463-4233 or tracy@thelannies.usPut-In Place/Time: meet at 5:45 pm to be paddling by 6pm, River Docs on the causeway (just west of Ed's Shed on the opposite side of the road)Notes: A short paddle to Whiskey Ditch - plan on being back at launch around sunset. Bring usual gear, PFD, light, water, snacks, bugspray. Please call if you Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-2797672522546977532009-03-04T11:44:00.007-06:002010-02-12T08:32:12.635-06:00March Notes and Paddles
April Meeting
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 7th. Ron Smith, MBCKC member and guest speaker for April, will do a presentation on an Alaskan adventure that he and his wife, Suzie, partook in. His tales and photos of this 300 mile journey in Southeast Alaska from Sitka to Petersburg is sure to underscore why Alaska is known as "The Great Land".
March Notes
Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-7399253403572502752009-03-03T18:56:00.000-06:002009-03-15T19:06:43.302-05:00Tuesday, March 17 - Whiskey Ditch -Contact: Bob Andrews 367-4144Put-In Place/Time: 5:30pm, River Docs on the causeway (just west of Ed's Shed on the opposite side of the road)Notes: A short paddle to Whiskey Ditch - It may be getting dark when we get back to launch. Bring a light and all usual gear, PFD, water, snacks, bugspray.Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-18232058766894287862009-03-03T17:05:00.002-06:002009-03-12T20:53:25.604-05:00***Canceled Sunday March 15 Fowl River Paddle Canceled****Contact: Juli Day 377-0054 cezanneart@bellsouth.netLaunch: Memories boat launchTime: early morning approx 8am Launch Fee: $3Notes: Moderate Paddle 2-3 hoursBring PFD, sunscreen, all usual paddle/safety gearvery slight current unless we get a good amount of rain during the week, beautiful deciduous trees, very few homes. Usually see a wideTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-27154662052691980122009-02-25T11:06:00.000-06:002009-03-08T17:19:05.447-05:00February Notes and PaddlesMarch MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3 at the Tensaw Theater/Five Rivers Delta Resource Center 7pm. Come early (6:45 pm) for 'Meet, Greet, & Eat'. Our guest speaker for March will be Joe Cuhaj, VP Publicity/Alabama Hiking Trail Society and author of several books (including co-author of Paddling Alabama). Mr. Cuhaj will be talking about the Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-5800620838286257462009-02-20T19:22:00.002-06:002009-02-20T19:26:07.805-06:00Saturday, Feb 21 - Red Maple Slough PaddleContact: Bob Andrews 367-4144Bob Andrews and Gene Boothe will be paddling to Maple Slough Saturday afternoon. Those interested should call Bob Andrews Friday evening/Saturday morning to get further details: 367-4144Note: ***Please note that this paddle is for long boats only. Wind is forecasted and it could be a 'tough' paddle. As always,all participantsTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-74876210897605483732009-02-11T11:54:00.003-06:002009-02-11T12:06:36.569-06:00Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 - Rice Creek Landing to the Jug Lake platform - Again!If you are unable to paddle Saturday, here is a repeat of the paddle on Sunday!!Leader/Contact: Bob Andrews (251) 367-4144Meet: Meet 11:00 for lunch at the Stagecoach Cafe Restaurant / Stockton. If you don't wish to join us for lunch, be in the Stagecoach's parking lot at 12 noon. - if you know where the Rice Creek put inTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-91820109702252665002009-02-09T11:47:00.003-06:002009-02-12T10:28:04.708-06:00Canceled Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 - Rice Creek Landing This paddle has been canceledLeader/Contact: Maggie Pyle (251) 648-0059Meet: Stagecoach Cafe Restaurant parking lot/ Stockton 8:30 amGo to MapQuest for directions to 52860 Highway 59 - http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Stockton&state=AL&cat=stagecoach+restaurantNotes: Approximately 10 miles round trip. Pace will be moderate - should be able toTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-34508442195346210412009-02-03T22:40:00.003-06:002009-02-04T10:32:56.975-06:00Sunday, Feb 8 Chickasabogue CreekLeader: Juli DayMeet/Launch Place: Chickasabogue Park, 760 Aldock Rd Eight Mile 574-2267Launch Fee: $1.00 park entrance feeTime: call JuliContact Info: Juli Day cezanneart@bellsouth.net 377-0054Notes: Easy 2 - 3 hours on waterbeautiful wooded creek, sand bars along the creek, creek is winding with a slow to moderate current. Bring snacks, water, PFD Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-87224457408056565722009-01-29T12:09:00.002-06:002009-02-09T20:36:17.630-06:00January Notes and PaddlesFebruary MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd at the Tensaw Theater/Five Rivers Delta Resource Center 7pm. Come early (6:45 pm) for 'Meet, Greet, & Eat' (Conecuh sausage bites and soft pretzel sticks). Tom Meyer will be talking about the paddling event "Paddle Bayou Lafourche" which will be held from March 26 - 29 this year. Also, Tracy Lannie Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-85334451321303185962009-01-28T19:07:00.002-06:002009-01-28T19:16:48.517-06:00Saturday, Jan 31, 2009 Gunnison Creek PaddleLeader/Contact: Rob Nykvist (251) 423-0015 Meet Time/Place: Meet at Pilot Truckstop at I-65 & US 43 at 10:45 a.m.Notes: We will be departing for the launch site at 11:00 a.m. Steele Creek Park, Satsuma, AL Launch is Free (Unless things have changed) Easy Distance about 6 miles. Expected time on water: 2-3 hours. Anticipate being backTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-49613463488761078092009-01-13T21:35:00.002-06:002009-01-13T21:38:23.928-06:00Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Bay Minette Creek Sunset PaddleContact: Rob Nykvist (251) 423-0015Launch: 3:00 P.M. Buzbee's off Hwy 225 just north of Spanish FortLaunch Fee: $3Notes: Easy Paddle / 4-6 miles, about 2 hours on the water.Leisurely paddle (or pedal) in protected waters. Anyone welcome.1 hour up Bay Minette Creek and then back to watch sunset.Usual gear plus a flashlight. Dress Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-55632737884969539762009-01-07T13:17:00.002-06:002009-01-07T13:23:24.134-06:00Thursday, January 8th Majors Creek PaddleContact/Leader: Gene Boothe Home Phone: 928-1107Notes: Gene will lead a morning an 'exploration paddle' to Majors Creek, up to the Alabama River and back. Call Gene for more informationTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-80646010782074320232009-01-02T21:29:00.002-06:002009-01-02T21:32:45.529-06:00Sunday, January 4th PaddleTime: sometime in the morningLeaders: Harriet and Fritz IngrahamNotes: Advanced skills needed (capable of over 3.5 mph for sustained period of time).Please call if you are interested for exact time and place 604.3741 Harriet; 680.8928 FritzTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-34796186082576033892008-12-31T19:12:00.000-06:002009-01-19T19:13:58.338-06:00December's Notes and PaddlesJanuary MeetingThe next meeting will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at the Tensaw Delta Theater with the all new "Meet, Greet, & Eat" beginning at 6:45 pm and the program beginning at 7pm. Ms. Karen Jordan, Instructor, USA Earth Sciences, will provide information on the sport of geocaching. Also, Dr. Mimi Fearn, Department Chair, USA Earth Sciences, will talk about "Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-30643271838381802122008-12-03T22:10:00.002-06:002008-12-03T22:13:53.210-06:00Wednesday, December, 31st - Last Sunset PaddleContact/Leader: Gene Boothe Home Phone: 928-1107Notes: Gene will put in at the Fairhope Yacht Club and paddle out to see the last sunset of 2008. Contact Gene for more information.Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-38296536484649711382008-12-03T22:03:00.002-06:002008-12-03T22:10:05.499-06:00Sunday, December 7 - Indian Mound PaddleContact: Gene Boothe Home Phone: 928-1107 Cell Phone: 421-7826Meeting Place/Time: StageCoach Cafe 7:30 amNotes: Gene will be leading another paddle in conjunction with the Archaelogical Studies to see Indian Mounds. Please call Gene for more informationTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-50197778402718084642008-11-05T21:12:00.022-06:002008-12-01T11:06:55.057-06:00November Notes and PaddlesDecember MeetingThe next meeting will be held Tuesday, December 2nd 7pm at the Tensaw Theater / Five Rivers Delta Resource Center.The last month of the year will be here and Christmas Season will have arrived. December's Meeting will consist of potluck and story telling. Bring your favorite dish/snack to share as you share your favorite paddle tale (or your most Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-83610589325364489732008-10-13T21:23:00.019-05:002008-11-14T12:09:13.046-06:00October Notes and PaddlesNovember MeetingThe next meeting will be Tuesday, November 4, 2008 in Delta Hall. Delta Hall is the middle building, immediately west of the Tensaw Theater which we usually meet in.The Second Annual MBCKC Paddling Photo Contest will take place during this meeting. '"COASTAL IMAGES"Categories : 1. Flora 2. Landscape/Waterscape 3. Boat (with or without Paddlers) 4. Birds/Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-15030372166310751732008-09-03T20:56:00.021-05:002008-09-29T20:48:29.219-05:00September Notes and PaddlesOctober Meeting:The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7pm (Tensaw Theater/Five Rivers Delta Resource Center). Anna Keene of the Alabama Coastal Foundation will give her previously scheduled presentation on their organization and some specifics of the Coastwatch program (which could give us kayakers a chance to volunteer for specific duties in different Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-87469202388393393232008-08-05T22:07:00.019-05:002008-09-02T13:32:13.224-05:00August Notes and Paddle InformationSeptember Meeting - Update:Anna Keene's presentation has been postponed until the October 7th meeting. Steve Delker will still be giving his briefing on safety.The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept 2, 2008 at 7pm at the Tensaw Theater/Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Anna Keene of Alabama Coastal Foundation will be giving a presentation on their Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-86553162014036853992008-07-07T20:57:00.024-05:002008-08-06T20:51:44.114-05:00July Notes and Paddle InformationAugust MeetingThe next meeting will be held Tuesday, August 5th, 7pm at the Tensaw Theater / 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. Bob Andrews will present a slideshow on paddling St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge, a kayaking hot-spot on the Gulf Coast. This undeveloped barrier island offers paddlers unique habitats of both tidal marshes and freshwater lakes Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-87567421336397513942008-06-04T12:54:00.035-05:002008-07-07T21:04:18.043-05:00June Notes and Paddle InformationJuly MeetingThe next meeting will be held Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the Tensaw Theater / 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center. This will be a meeting not to miss!....a premiere of the show The Mobile-Tensaw-Delta Revisited presented by the Alabama Public Television show Discovering Alabama. One of the very first Discovering Alabama episodes was “The Mobile-Tensaw Delta.”Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-5970553384021395502008-05-08T20:03:00.008-05:002008-05-31T12:10:28.495-05:00May Notes and PaddlesJune Meeting:The next meeting is Tuesday, June 3 at the Tensaw Theatre, Five Rivers Delta Resource Center. Guest Speaker: Hank Burch, Director Five Rivers Resource Center, State Lands DivisionHank will be presenting on the history and acquisitions of all state lands through the Forever Wild Program. As a large portion of these tracts of land are in Mobile and Baldwin Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-83100515252617708862008-04-02T21:02:00.014-05:002008-05-08T15:00:28.594-05:00April Notes and PaddlesMay MeetingThe next meeting will be held on Tues. May 6, 7 PM at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center on the causeway in the Tensaw Theater.David Armstrong with Wildlife and Fisheries will give a presentation of various Access Areas for kayaks within a several county area. Additionally, he is available to talk about any other topics from fishes to wildlife of our area. David Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-64809405344952251272008-03-13T11:26:00.010-05:002008-04-02T21:42:39.192-05:00March Notes and PaddlesApril Meeting: Tuesday, April 1st 7 pmMeeting Location Change Until further notice, the location for the monthly meeting of MBCKC will be at Five Rivers Delta Resource Center on the causeway, in the Tensaw Theater.***This month, please come to the main buildings, and someone will direct you to the meeting locationSpecial Safety meeting - Wednesday 7 pm, March 19 at FairhopeTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-54382967583763534432008-02-06T19:43:00.008-06:002008-02-27T20:31:51.484-06:00February Notes and PaddlesMarch MeetingThe next meeting will be held at the Fairhope Boat Company - the top of the hill from the yacht club - 702 N. Section Street - Fairhope, March 4th at 7 p.m.The February Meeting/Paddle took place on Soldier Creek on Febrary 5th. Eleven Kayakers attended and had the opportunity to see abundant wildlife, enjoy the sun, and even play 'kayak football'. For more Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-50349495278908085602008-01-16T22:06:00.000-06:002008-02-06T19:58:05.102-06:00February Meeting/PaddleDue to Mardi Gras day activities, the February meeting of MBCKC has been cancelled.However, I will be having a 'Meeting-Paddle' on Mardi Gras day (Feb 5). We can gather and chat about past paddles and discuss the opportunity for many beautiful spring paddles and kayaking activites.Place: Soldier Creek (off county rd 97, between Elberta and Lillian)Host: Harriet Ingraham Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-16837682506089087832007-12-07T15:56:00.000-06:002007-12-22T22:53:36.303-06:00December NotesJanuary Meeting - no meeting will be held due to the New Year Holidays. The next meeting will be February 5th, 2008Note and Paddles:Paddle Bayou Lafourche 2008Registration is now open for Paddle Bayou Lafourche 2008 which will be held on March 27-30, 2008. This is a 4 day, 52 mile South Louisianna adventure from Donaldsville to Lockport that is sure to be fun, entertaining, and Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1861652703927343122007-11-07T22:55:00.000-06:002007-11-27T21:33:59.616-06:00November Notes and PaddlesDecember MeetingThe December meeting will be Tuesday, December 4th at 7 pm Fairhope Yacht Club Pier. It may be cool, dress accordingly.Sunday Paddle - New PostingDate: Sunday, Dec. 2ndPlace: Rice Creek to Jug Lake PlatformMeeting Place: Meet at Stagecoach Rest. parking lot in Stockton at 9am. Caravan to Rice Creek put-in.Contact/Leader: Harriet and Fritz Ingraham / Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-17111358342200945822007-10-29T16:44:00.000-05:002007-10-29T16:46:19.937-05:00November MeetingThe November Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 6th at 7pm at Fairhope Yacht Club. The meeting will be on the FYC pier; it may be cool and/or breezy so you may want to bring a jacket.Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-15035701784589559052007-10-28T19:50:00.000-05:002007-10-29T08:39:26.997-05:00Paddle Nov. 3rdPlace: Cloverleaf Landing up to McVays, down to Blakeley and backDate: Nov 3, SaturdayFritz Ingraham: 680.8928 cell; 928.4568 hmTime: Meet at Bruno's in Spanish Fort at 8:30 a.m.Skill Level: Intermediate to AdvancedThis is the previously announced Upper Delta Paddle that has been changed to Lower Delta due to the possibility of winter water (low water due to north winds) in the Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-53696411174601988112007-10-11T21:31:00.000-05:002007-10-11T21:34:18.335-05:00Anyone wishing to join in with one or many of the weekend activities at the Florida Paddlers' Rendezvous 2007 (Oct. 26-28), please follow the following link and instructions - great weekend of fun on the water and offhttp://wfcanoekayak.com/rendezvous/Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-6518085437482576122007-10-11T21:17:00.000-05:002007-10-11T21:20:37.281-05:00Mystery PaddleSunday, Oct. 14Time: call to find out Place: call to find out1) maybe Boiling Creek (but have to have a current pass)2) maybe Sand Island3) maybe Perdido EstuaryCall Bob 367.4144 to find out where, when and other detailsTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04883840247833896153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-91184022264000521352007-10-03T18:15:00.000-05:002007-10-17T21:44:38.343-05:00--October Notes and Paddles--(last updated: October 3rd)November Meeting The November Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 6th at 7pm at Fairhope Yacht Club.Notes: 1) Alabama Coastal Birdfest is October 18-21st, see http://www.alabamacoastalbirdfest.com/2) Thanks to everyone who entered photographs for the first annual Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club photography contest and congratulations out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-89662886057917396032007-08-30T17:04:00.000-05:002007-09-29T16:32:45.020-05:00--September Notes and Paddles--(last updated: September 29th)October Meeting - LOCATION CHANGEThe October Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 2nd at 7pm at BAYSIDE ACADEMY IN DAPHNE, see map below or call Juli for directions at 377-0054. Bring your photo submissions for the photo contest (click here for contest details)View Larger MapNotes: (There is a lot here this month...)1) Alabama out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-21368630060344799782007-08-19T12:30:00.000-05:002007-08-19T12:31:47.196-05:00MOBILE BAY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST '"COASTAL IMAGES" Categories (limit of 3 photo's per category per entry) Flora/Fauna Landscape/Waterscape Boat (with or without Paddlers) Birds/Wildlife Share what you see as you brinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109401484395407119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-12942958097872461512007-08-19T12:26:00.000-05:002007-08-19T12:29:55.484-05:00Full Moon Paddle - Bay Minette BasinMonday, August 27, 2007; 6:00 PM Harriet and Fritz Ingraham 928.4568 home; 604.3741 h-cell; 680.8928 f-cell hvk1457@aol.com ; phritz@bellsouth.net launch at Buzbee's on Hwy 225 north of Spanish Fort $3.00 launch fee Call/email Harriet or Fritz if you are coming. if rain delay, will be re-scheduled for Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Join us for another full moon brinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109401484395407119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-10081136351450983622007-08-18T14:20:00.002-05:002007-08-18T14:21:45.238-05:00FOWL RIVER PADDLE - JULI DAY WILL LEAD DATE: AUGUST 25, 2007 - SATURDAY TIME: 8:00 AM PLACE: JENKINS MEMORY STORE ON FOWL RIVER ROAD FOWL RIVER ROAD RUNS EAST AND WEST BETWEEN DAUPHIN ISLAND PKWY AND BELLINGRATH ROAD. I PLAN TO STAY IN THE UPPER SECTION OF FOWL RIVER GOING SOUTH FROM JENKINS AND THEN BACK NORTH UNDER THE BRIDGE. SHOULD BE OUT A COUPLE OF brinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109401484395407119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-56690623153621662342007-08-05T17:13:00.000-05:002007-08-05T17:17:31.070-05:00Kayak Instruction Opportunity!!Four hour private group class on Mobile Bay for a total of> $650. That works out to $65 per person for 10 people.The rate goes up, per person, for groups under 10:9- $728- $81.257- $936- $1035- $1304- $162.50 ..... and so on.>> This class is geared toward recreational kayaks and consists of boat and paddle design, getting in and out of the kayak from shore using theout2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-29239738228339763362007-07-13T16:00:00.000-05:002007-07-19T21:10:39.420-05:00--July Notes and Paddles--(last updated: July 19th)August Meeting The August Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 7th at 7pm at Fairhope Yacht Club.We are looking for a new webmaster as I am leaving Mobile shortly...I will provide training (it's pretty simple) to whomever wishes to take over the website. E-mail me at out2sea03@hotmail.comTwo new paddle reports have been posted...one for the out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-28398922088014798602007-06-14T21:01:00.000-05:002007-06-28T20:35:05.835-05:00--June/July Notes and Paddles--(last updated: June 28th)July Meeting The July meeting has been cancelled and replaced with the 4th of July Paddle.Full Moon Float to Whiskey Ditch Date: Friday, June 29th Time: 6:30 pm Place: River Doc's on the causeway Launch Fee: none Contact: Harriet and Fritz Ingraham - 928.4568 hm; 604.3741 or 680.8928 cells Length: Round Trip 5 miles. Pace - modest out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-76740746259324660952007-04-27T20:31:00.000-05:002007-05-26T20:39:49.407-05:00--May Notes and Paddles--(last updated: May 26th)June Meeting (!IMPORTANT UPDATE!)The next meeting of the Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club will be on Tuesday, June 5th at 7:00 p.m., at the Fairhope Boat Company, not Fairhope Yacht Club. Fairhope Boat Company is up the road from Fairhope Boat Company (click here for directions). Dave Armstrong from Alabama Wildlife and Fisheries will be out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1174339188679591482007-03-19T17:19:00.000-05:002007-04-08T18:50:50.196-05:00-- April Notes & Paddles --(Please note that Gary Worob's paddle during the second weekend has been cancelled )Upcoming spring events include the start of a multi-stage circumnavigation of Mobile Bay, kayak polo, and an opportunity to learn/practice simple kayak skills and rescue techniques. Please note that the webmaster will be away for several weeks, so if you are planning an April trip, out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1173921626743748842007-03-14T21:15:00.000-05:002007-03-25T04:09:55.483-05:00Loss of a friend... MBCKC holds Marilyn Craig in our thoughts with the loss of her daugter, Andi.out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1173407753568715702007-03-08T20:33:00.000-06:002007-03-08T20:35:53.593-06:00March Meeting Confusions: Sorry to all who showed up at the yacht club for the meeting... due to vehicular problems, our March meeting director couldn't get there. As part of the club had planned to skip the regular meeting for the undersea adventures production in Mobile, communication was dropped and no one showed up to conduct the meeting. The first time in 7 years we've had a glitch out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1172792122191460392007-03-01T17:24:00.000-06:002007-03-01T17:35:22.216-06:00-- March Meeting -- The March meeting will be held at the Fairhope Yacht Club on Tuesday, March 6th at 7pm. (got that? March 6th at 7 not March 7th at 6) **A few people have indicated that they are planning on attending the Mike DeGruy film at Mobile's Saenger Theatre on the same night. If you find your heart torn between the meeting and the film, there will be an informal gathering at a out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1172532853237866852007-02-26T17:33:00.000-06:002007-02-26T17:34:13.260-06:00== !!FOUND!! ==Found a kayak last June washed up on the Pensacola side of Perdido Bay. It has the name "Wolfwoman" stenciled on the side. If this is your kayak or you know who owns it, please em me with a description.MarK markmadach@cox.netout2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1172292271587778992007-02-23T22:43:00.000-06:002007-02-23T22:44:31.613-06:00-- Red Maple Slough Paddle --The day has been determined: SUNDAY, Feb 25, 2007. 8-10 mile paddle, moderate pace.Harriet and Fritz - 928-4568 home; 604-3741 Harriet cell; 680-8928 Fritz cell. approximate time 1 pm at old River Docs on the causeway. PLEASE CALL US IF YOU PLAN TO COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The weather is quite questionable at this time. Paddle put-in and/or destination may have toout2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1172027620621729832007-02-20T21:11:00.000-06:002007-02-20T21:13:40.650-06:00--Flash Paddle--dream trippin: (with Gary Worob) when ....second weekend in april, friday nite until you leave....... where: grassy point, florida ....south of milton, north of navarre, florida what: camping, paddling and exploring and hanging out on one of the most beautiful sites in the south, or anywhere. details: grassy point is owned by the northwest florida watermanagement out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1171077423532803662007-02-09T21:06:00.000-06:002007-02-10T09:41:32.246-06:00-- FEBRUARY NEWS AND NOTES --Paddles: Delta Paddle; Contact Bob for full detailsDate: Sunday, Feb 11thTime: afternoon time to be determinedPlace: Lower DeltaLaunch Fee: As determined by locationContact: Bob Andrews 367.4144Length: ReasonableDirections: CallComments: Bob is watching the weather and will make a decision based on the weather. If you wish to paddle with him, call him to let him out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1170380135087625532007-02-01T19:34:00.000-06:002007-02-04T08:49:20.860-06:00-- February Meeting and Spring Paddling--The next meeting of the Mobile Bay Canoe and Kayak Club is Tuesday, Feb 6 at 7 pm at the Fairhope Yacht Club. February will bring some weather changes with the climate becoming more favorable for great paddles - the days are getting longer and the trees, plants and flowers are going to begin popping out - remember to look for the wonderful Red Maple out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1169764606355133292007-01-25T16:25:00.000-06:002007-01-25T16:42:51.156-06:00--FLASH PADDLES: January 27th and 28th--Bay Grass Creek PaddleDate: January 27th, 2007Time: 1:00 p.m. (in the water and departing)Place: Bay Grass CreekLaunch Fee: NoneContact: Rob Nykvist at 423-0015Length: 11-12 miles, plan on 4-5 hours at a leisurely 3mph pace.Directions: Launching on the Causeway by the old Exxon/Texaco Station near the triple boat ramps.Comments: Plan to get back around out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1168474980456625672007-01-10T18:17:00.000-06:002007-01-10T18:23:00.480-06:00Flash -- Weekend PaddleJanuary 13 or 14, 2007Who: Fritz and Harrietwhen: Sat OR Sun, Jan 13 or 14 -time: TBDwhere: Lower Delta - Bay Minette Basin, Byrnes Lake or Hurricane Creekcontact: home 928-4568Easy Paddle, 3-4 hourssounding a bit vague - it is, but we are definitely going. We just have a home-do chore that must be completed, so not finalized on which day yet. SOOOO, if you are interested brinthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02109401484395407119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1167796379603208332007-01-02T21:10:00.000-06:002007-01-02T21:53:44.236-06:00January News and NotesHappy New Year! There are a number of paddles tentatively planned for this month, but no firm dates have been set...yet! If you haven't already done so, I am going to make a quick plug for the yahoo e-mail group that the club has...it is a venue for anyone to announce a paddle to the rest of the club via e-mail. I do my best to keep the website updated, but if I am out of out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1167673513618002152007-01-01T11:44:00.000-06:002007-01-01T11:45:13.620-06:00--JANUARY MEETING--Meeting on January 2nd at the Fairhope Yacht Club at 7pm! See you then!out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1165539729438012642006-12-07T18:57:00.000-06:002007-01-01T11:44:04.443-06:00December News and NotesDecember will be a quiet month as of right now...Paddles:Lake EufalaDate: February 16-18, 2007Time: DailyPlace: Lake Eufala, ALContact: Bob Andrews at 367-4144Length: VariableComments: You are invited to join us for a Sea Kayaking Weekend at Lake EufaulaAlabama for the weekend of February 16 - 18, 2007. We have heardthat there are a lot birds that winter in this area. Thereout2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1165275035442277542006-12-04T17:18:00.000-06:002006-12-04T17:30:35.466-06:00-- DECEMBER MEETING --As always, first Tuesday of the month (December 5th) at 7pm at the Fairhope Yacht Club. This meeting will be an informal potlach...please bring food and paddling stories to share!out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1163078792523762982006-11-09T07:22:00.000-06:002006-11-09T07:26:32.553-06:00--FLASH PADDLE--Richard Grove, the "Georgia Kayaker" will be paddling through the lower Mobile Bay to Dauphin Island on Friday, November 9th as part of his 843 mile trip from North Georgia. If you are interested in a paddle associated with this leg of his trip, please contact Mickey Feltus at 251-626-5462. For more information about Richards trip, see his website at http://www.georgiakayaker.com/out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1163025950580135412006-11-08T16:41:00.000-06:002006-11-08T17:07:09.480-06:00November News and NotesFirst off, the 6th Anniversary Party has been postponed as our gracious hostess has an important family commitment arise at the last minute. Fear not, fellow paddlers...a party will be had (you'll hear about it here, so stay tuned!)Paddles:Perdido Estuary and Black RiverDate: Sunday, November 12Time: Call BobPlace: Perdido Estuary and Black River; put in at Hurst out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1162770790552283922006-11-05T17:48:00.000-06:002006-11-05T17:53:10.556-06:00--November Meeting--November 7th @ 7pm at the Fairhope Yacht Club...bring your leftover Halloween candy!out2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3003809.post-1162427460001935302006-11-01T18:28:00.000-06:002006-11-03T17:16:05.380-06:00-- FLASH PADDLE --Perdido Estuary and Black RiverDate: Sunday, November 12Time: Call BobPlace: Perdido Estuary and Black River; put in at Hurst HammockContact: Bob Andrews at 367-4144Length: Call BobBob's trips are not to miss, give him a call for more detailsout2sea03http://www.blogger.com/profile/04145514355906419007noreply@blogger.com