Flash Paddle - Whiskey Ditch
Date:Today, October 29, 2004
Time: 4:00 PM
Place: Meet at old Riverdoc's parking lot on the Causeway just east of Ed's Seafood Shed.
Contact: Bob Andrews - cellphone: 251-367-4144
Comments: This will be an easy paddle suitable for beginners. Dennis, the photographer who is putting out a new book the end of this year will be taking some photos of the fall flowers in Whiskey Ditch.
Flash Paddle - Escatawpa River Cleanup
Date: Sunday, October 31, 2004
Time: 9:30 AM
Place: Sunshine Canoe Landing, Airport Road, 13 mi. west of Mobile at the Escatawpa River
Contact: Bob Andrews - cellphone: 251-367-4144
Comments: For anyone planning to help with the river cleanup and/or detailed directions, call Bob Andrews to reserve a place. Bob will make available free use of his canoes, so you will not need to bring your personal kayaks, canoes, PFD's or paddles.
Bring your own lunch and fluids and be prepared for approximately four hours of paddle time on the river.
Annual Club Fall Picnic
Date: Saturday, November 13, 2004
Time: Afternoon and evening
Place: Gary & Avan Warner on Dog River
Comments: This is a preliminary notice for those who need time to put this date on their schedule. More detailed information about times, directions, food and activities will be forthcoming at the next Club Meeting on November 2, 2004 and will be posted again on this website and by email.
Thursday, October 28, 2004
MEETING REMINDER
The next club meeting will be election day, November 2, 2004 at 7:00 PM at the Fairhope Yacht Club. Remember to vote early and often and then come out to the meeting to hear a presentation on "Reptiles of Southern Alabama" by Roger Clay, Non-Game Wildlife Biologist, Alabama Fish and Game Department.
Finalization of MBCKC Logo Tervis Tumblers - payment due..
CLUB LOGO TERVIS TUMBLERS
Harriet is continuing to take orders for Tervis Tumblers with the MBCKC logo. She will be collecting money for your tumblers at the meeting on November 2 and will deliver your tumblers at the December meeting. Please bring your checkbooks or cash. All checks must be made out to Harriet K. Ingraham. To contact Harriet with your order, please email Harriet or phone 251.928.4568. Or mail to 9 Echo Lane, Fairhope, Al 36532
Gary Worob and Brint Adams have written paddle reports on their recent trips. Read them at our separate website for trip reports, www.paddlereport.blogspot.com.
The next club meeting will be election day, November 2, 2004 at 7:00 PM at the Fairhope Yacht Club. Remember to vote early and often and then come out to the meeting to hear a presentation on "Reptiles of Southern Alabama" by Roger Clay, Non-Game Wildlife Biologist, Alabama Fish and Game Department.
Finalization of MBCKC Logo Tervis Tumblers - payment due..
CLUB LOGO TERVIS TUMBLERS
Harriet is continuing to take orders for Tervis Tumblers with the MBCKC logo. She will be collecting money for your tumblers at the meeting on November 2 and will deliver your tumblers at the December meeting. Please bring your checkbooks or cash. All checks must be made out to Harriet K. Ingraham. To contact Harriet with your order, please email Harriet or phone 251.928.4568. Or mail to 9 Echo Lane, Fairhope, Al 36532
Gary Worob and Brint Adams have written paddle reports on their recent trips. Read them at our separate website for trip reports, www.paddlereport.blogspot.com.
Monday, October 25, 2004
Flash Paddle: Full Moon & Total Lunar Eclipse Delta Paddle
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Buzbee's on Hwy. 225, 2 miles north of Hwy. 31 in Spanish Fort. Bring $3 launch fee.
Contact: Bob Andrews - cell: 251-367-4144
Comments: The full moon will be visible when we put in at 6:00 PM. At about 8:14 PM, the moon will enter the earth's shadow. The total lunar eclipse will be from 9:23 to 10:45 PM. We will stay out for some of the total eclipse, but probably not all of it.
The paddle will be to somewhere in Bay Minette Basin or possibly over to the fork in the Blakeley and Apalachee Rivers. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp for the return trip and to meet state boating regulations for paddling at night. You may also want to bring along some bug spray, fluids and snacks to celebrate the festivities. This will be an easy trip suitable for new or beginner paddlers.
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Buzbee's on Hwy. 225, 2 miles north of Hwy. 31 in Spanish Fort. Bring $3 launch fee.
Contact: Bob Andrews - cell: 251-367-4144
Comments: The full moon will be visible when we put in at 6:00 PM. At about 8:14 PM, the moon will enter the earth's shadow. The total lunar eclipse will be from 9:23 to 10:45 PM. We will stay out for some of the total eclipse, but probably not all of it.
The paddle will be to somewhere in Bay Minette Basin or possibly over to the fork in the Blakeley and Apalachee Rivers. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp for the return trip and to meet state boating regulations for paddling at night. You may also want to bring along some bug spray, fluids and snacks to celebrate the festivities. This will be an easy trip suitable for new or beginner paddlers.
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Flash Paddle: Cloverleaf Landing
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2004
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Cloverleaf Landing
Contact: Brint Adams - cell 251-583-9919
Comments: For those who are familiar with Cloverleaf Landing, you may go directly there where we will meet at 9:00 AM. For those who have not been there before, we will meet first at Bruno's parking lot in Spanish Fort at Hwy. 31 & Hwy. 225 at 8:45 AM and caravan from there. There is a $3 parking fee per vehicle. After paddling in McVoys Lake, we will paddle down to Blakeley Park for a potluck lunch at one of the covered picnic pavilions overlooking the Tensaw River and delta. This will be an easy relaxed trip of about 5 miles suitable for beginner and novice paddlers.
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2004
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Cloverleaf Landing
Contact: Brint Adams - cell 251-583-9919
Comments: For those who are familiar with Cloverleaf Landing, you may go directly there where we will meet at 9:00 AM. For those who have not been there before, we will meet first at Bruno's parking lot in Spanish Fort at Hwy. 31 & Hwy. 225 at 8:45 AM and caravan from there. There is a $3 parking fee per vehicle. After paddling in McVoys Lake, we will paddle down to Blakeley Park for a potluck lunch at one of the covered picnic pavilions overlooking the Tensaw River and delta. This will be an easy relaxed trip of about 5 miles suitable for beginner and novice paddlers.
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Flash Paddle: Magnolia River/Weeks Bay
Date: Sunday, October 17, 2004
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Exxon on Hwy. 98 & Magnolia Springs Hwy.
Contact: Brint Adams - cell 251-583-9919
Comments: We will put in at the public access at the end of Rock Street in Magnolia Springs. Depending on the group, we will travel one-way out Magnolia River and up the east side of Weeks Bay to our take out by the Hwy. 98 bridge or possible out and back on the Magnolia. This will be a leisurely trip of 4-5 miles suitable for new or inexperienced paddlers wanting to see the beauty and wide array of waterfowl along this beautiful river in lower Baldwin County.
Date: Sunday, October 17, 2004
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Exxon on Hwy. 98 & Magnolia Springs Hwy.
Contact: Brint Adams - cell 251-583-9919
Comments: We will put in at the public access at the end of Rock Street in Magnolia Springs. Depending on the group, we will travel one-way out Magnolia River and up the east side of Weeks Bay to our take out by the Hwy. 98 bridge or possible out and back on the Magnolia. This will be a leisurely trip of 4-5 miles suitable for new or inexperienced paddlers wanting to see the beauty and wide array of waterfowl along this beautiful river in lower Baldwin County.
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