May 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 on an Outward Bound canoe trip in the Everglades that he did this Spring.
Also, Bruce Coldsmith with Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR) updated members on the Dog River Blueway progress and the Dog River Canoe/Kayak Races which are scheduled for May 22nd. He ended the night with updates on the latest news on the Deep Horizon Oil Spill, and we spoke about local volunteer opportunities.
For more info on the DRCR: http://www.dogriver.org/
Here is an informative website that was mentioned at the meeting: http://gulfseagrant.tamu.edu/oilspill/index.htm
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Paddles
May 9 - Boiling Creek
May 16 - Boiling Creek
May 27th - Full Moon, Bay Minette Basin
Events
May 22 - DRCR Dog Paddle Races
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
April 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 River Blueway and talk about the Dog Paddle Race to be held in May. Come to the meeting to get your $5 voucher good toward the registration fee for the Dog Paddle Race.
April Meeting Notes
Ron Smith gave an awesome presentation on the 145 nautical mile paddle/camp trip he did on the North Shore of Lake Superior. What beautiful photos!
Also, Nick Kinderman of the Gulf Coast Kayakaholics gave a mini-slide show of the Battle on the Bayou Race which was held in Ocean Springs, MS in March. Approximately 10 MBCKC members participated in this fun-filled day.
General Notes
*Kayakers Needed: Please see June 5th's posting on MBCKC's calendar to sign up for The Grandman Triathlon. You MUST contact Harriet King-Ingraham to sign up for participation in this event.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
April 9 - Whiskey Ditch Paddle
April 28 - Full Moon / Whiskey Ditch Paddle
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 River Blueway and talk about the Dog Paddle Race to be held in May. Come to the meeting to get your $5 voucher good toward the registration fee for the Dog Paddle Race.
April Meeting Notes
Ron Smith gave an awesome presentation on the 145 nautical mile paddle/camp trip he did on the North Shore of Lake Superior. What beautiful photos!
Also, Nick Kinderman of the Gulf Coast Kayakaholics gave a mini-slide show of the Battle on the Bayou Race which was held in Ocean Springs, MS in March. Approximately 10 MBCKC members participated in this fun-filled day.
General Notes
*Kayakers Needed: Please see June 5th's posting on MBCKC's calendar to sign up for The Grandman Triathlon. You MUST contact Harriet King-Ingraham to sign up for participation in this event.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
April 9 - Whiskey Ditch Paddle
April 28 - Full Moon / Whiskey Ditch Paddle
Thursday, April 15, 2010
March 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 Battle on the Bayou race on Old Fort Bayou in Ocean Springs, MS which many MBCKC members participated in.
March Meeting Notes
The presentation for March was put on by MBCKC members. Members submitted some of their favorite kayaking photos and talked about them as they were displayed. The slilde show included Jimmy Saxon's skin on frame kayak which he built last year.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
Paddles:
March 4 - Magnolia River Paddle
March 13 - Fish River Paddle
March 15 - 4 pm Paddle from Bay Front Park
March 21 - Fowl River Paddle
March 27 - Indian Mounds Paddle
March 28 - Paddle to Bay Minette Creek to see Golden Club
March 29 - CANCELED Moon Light Paddle CANCELED
March 30 - Juli Days 4:00 p.m. Bay Front Park Paddle
April 9 - Whiskey Ditch Paddle
Check back frequently for updated paddle announcements.
Events:
March 6 - Battle on the Bayou - A Charity Canoe and Kayak Race
March 5 -Volunteer Paddlers needed for locating/marking traps for the Derelict Crab Trap Recovery
March 6 - Derelict Crab Trap Recovery / http://www.mobilebaynep.com/
April 8 - 11 Paddle Bayou LaFourche
April 9 - Alabama Scenic River Trail's Delta Paddle
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 Battle on the Bayou race on Old Fort Bayou in Ocean Springs, MS which many MBCKC members participated in.
March Meeting Notes
The presentation for March was put on by MBCKC members. Members submitted some of their favorite kayaking photos and talked about them as they were displayed. The slilde show included Jimmy Saxon's skin on frame kayak which he built last year.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
Paddles:
March 4 - Magnolia River Paddle
March 13 - Fish River Paddle
March 15 - 4 pm Paddle from Bay Front Park
March 21 - Fowl River Paddle
March 27 - Indian Mounds Paddle
March 28 - Paddle to Bay Minette Creek to see Golden Club
March 29 - CANCELED Moon Light Paddle CANCELED
March 30 - Juli Days 4:00 p.m. Bay Front Park Paddle
April 9 - Whiskey Ditch Paddle
Check back frequently for updated paddle announcements.
Events:
March 6 - Battle on the Bayou - A Charity Canoe and Kayak Race
March 5 -Volunteer Paddlers needed for locating/marking traps for the Derelict Crab Trap Recovery
March 6 - Derelict Crab Trap Recovery / http://www.mobilebaynep.com/
April 8 - 11 Paddle Bayou LaFourche
April 9 - Alabama Scenic River Trail's Delta Paddle
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
February 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 an informative presentation on "The Geological History of Mobile Bay" (including the Delta) which was followed by a Q&A session. The presentation was filled with interesting data on the changes of the area throughout history as well as some humor which, combined, demanded everyone's attention. Thank you to Dr. Connors for an outstanding job!
Fritz and Harriet Ingraham presented January's "Slide-Show Paddle Report" which featured some very icy paddling conditions on Guntersville Lake in North Alabama. Many club members commented afterwards on the great job they did!
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
Paddles:
February 6 - Dog River Exploratory Paddle
February 27 - Whiskey Ditch Full Moon Paddle
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 an informative presentation on "The Geological History of Mobile Bay" (including the Delta) which was followed by a Q&A session. The presentation was filled with interesting data on the changes of the area throughout history as well as some humor which, combined, demanded everyone's attention. Thank you to Dr. Connors for an outstanding job!
Fritz and Harriet Ingraham presented January's "Slide-Show Paddle Report" which featured some very icy paddling conditions on Guntersville Lake in North Alabama. Many club members commented afterwards on the great job they did!
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
Paddles:
February 6 - Dog River Exploratory Paddle
February 27 - Whiskey Ditch Full Moon Paddle
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
January 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 Guntersville Lake and will be presented by Fritz Ingraham.
January Meeting Notes
Thanks to Jim Felder and Glenn Dean of the Alabama Scenic River Trail for speaking to us about the possibilities the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) offers to both power-boaters and paddling enthusiasts. For more information on the ASRT, see http://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/
General Notes
Follow Jake Stachovak on his solo 5,000 kakak trip:
http://www.portagetoportage.com/index.html
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
January 30 - Saturday Paddle / Hurricane Bayou
March 6 - Battle on the Bayou
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 Guntersville Lake and will be presented by Fritz Ingraham.
January Meeting Notes
Thanks to Jim Felder and Glenn Dean of the Alabama Scenic River Trail for speaking to us about the possibilities the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) offers to both power-boaters and paddling enthusiasts. For more information on the ASRT, see http://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/
General Notes
Follow Jake Stachovak on his solo 5,000 kakak trip:
http://www.portagetoportage.com/index.html
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
January 30 - Saturday Paddle / Hurricane Bayou
March 6 - Battle on the Bayou
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
December Notes and Paddles
January Meeting
The 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 Coordinator, will be our guest speakers. They will present with a slide show promoting the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) and give information on future events. For more information on the ASRT, go to http://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/
December Notes
What a great way to end the year! Amanda Cox brought the cypress strip canoe that she has been building for several months now. What a beauty! The craftmanship was amazing, and it was interesting to hear the technique she is using in constructing the vessel. Amanda has committed to coming back with the finished product in the near future. Now, that is something to look forward to!
Rob Nykvist also gave an overview of the "Local Launch Sites" web page on Google Maps that he has been working on for over a year now (see the link to the right). This is great resource for paddlers to learn more about local launch sites.
December's meeting was Maggie Pyle's last month as club president. MBCKC wishes to express their appreciation for the efforts and hard work that Maggie put forth in planning the club meetings, etc. Maggie says she hopes to lead more paddles as a club member next year.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
December 5 - Saturda Morning Byrnes Lake Paddle
December 13 - Five Rivers Canoe/Kayak Holiday Flotilla
December 31 - 'Last Sunset Paddle'
January Meeting
The 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 Coordinator, will be our guest speakers. They will present with a slide show promoting the Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT) and give information on future events. For more information on the ASRT, go to http://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/
December Notes
What a great way to end the year! Amanda Cox brought the cypress strip canoe that she has been building for several months now. What a beauty! The craftmanship was amazing, and it was interesting to hear the technique she is using in constructing the vessel. Amanda has committed to coming back with the finished product in the near future. Now, that is something to look forward to!
Rob Nykvist also gave an overview of the "Local Launch Sites" web page on Google Maps that he has been working on for over a year now (see the link to the right). This is great resource for paddlers to learn more about local launch sites.
December's meeting was Maggie Pyle's last month as club president. MBCKC wishes to express their appreciation for the efforts and hard work that Maggie put forth in planning the club meetings, etc. Maggie says she hopes to lead more paddles as a club member next year.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
December 5 - Saturda Morning Byrnes Lake Paddle
December 13 - Five Rivers Canoe/Kayak Holiday Flotilla
December 31 - 'Last Sunset Paddle'
Monday, November 30, 2009
December Meeting
The 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 from Amanda on its construction! Also, Rob Nykvist will give us an overview of the excellent web resources he has developed on Local Launch Sites in our area.
November Notes
MBCKC held its Third Annual Photo Contest and a pot-luck dinner. There was plenty of good food and good photos to be shared. Thank you to Juli Day for all her efforts to make this event possible. Also, a big thank you to those sponsors who donated the prizes for the photo contest. Some really nice prizes were distributed. Prizes for the photo contest were donated by: Fairhope Boat Co., Alabama Outdoors, West Marine, Calagaz Photo, and Maggie Pyle. Another thanks to all of those who helped 'count votes'.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
November 1 - Gunnison Creek Paddle
November 1 - Kayak Stroke Refinement Class
November 15 - Byrnes Lake/Gravine Isl to Briar Creek Tributary
November 22 - Paddle - Launching from the Causeway
The 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 from Amanda on its construction! Also, Rob Nykvist will give us an overview of the excellent web resources he has developed on Local Launch Sites in our area.
November Notes
MBCKC held its Third Annual Photo Contest and a pot-luck dinner. There was plenty of good food and good photos to be shared. Thank you to Juli Day for all her efforts to make this event possible. Also, a big thank you to those sponsors who donated the prizes for the photo contest. Some really nice prizes were distributed. Prizes for the photo contest were donated by: Fairhope Boat Co., Alabama Outdoors, West Marine, Calagaz Photo, and Maggie Pyle. Another thanks to all of those who helped 'count votes'.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
November 1 - Gunnison Creek Paddle
November 1 - Kayak Stroke Refinement Class
November 15 - Byrnes Lake/Gravine Isl to Briar Creek Tributary
November 22 - Paddle - Launching from the Causeway
Thursday, November 05, 2009
October Notes and Paddles
November Meeting
The 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 Rules:
Categories include : 1. Flora 2. Trees 3. Landscape/Waterscape 4. Boat (with or without Paddlers) 5. Animals/Wildlife 6. Birds
Photographs must be taken while on a paddle. Photographs may be in color or black and white and must be NO larger than 11x14. No digitally enhanced/altered photographs please. For judging purposes please title your entry. Awards will be given for each of the six categories listed above. Bring your mounted or framed photograph to the November 3rd meeting. Entries will be judged by MBCKC members. Attach the following information to the back of your entry: Name, Subject/Category, and Title
October Notes
Don Morrow of the Trust for Public Land explained the plans and process for the aquistion on Live Oak Landing. Stay tuned for future updates so that that we, as individuals, can voice our interest in seeing this land made available for public use.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
October 3 - Approximate date for the Island Apple Snail Removal Project. Please call Mobile Baykeeper for more info: (251)433-4229
October 10 - Phatwater Challenge http://www.kayakmississippi.com/phatwater/
October 10 - Fowl River Shoreline Assessment
October 15-22 - Paddle Florida (fall paddle) http://www.paddleflorida.org/
October 17 - Pedal or Paddle Trip
October 25 - Kayak Rolling and Bracing Class
October 29 - Bay Bash for more info go to: http://www.mobilebaykeeper.org/events/bay-bash
November 1 - Gunnison Creek Paddle
November 1 - Kayak Stroke Refinement Class
November Meeting
The 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 Rules:
Categories include : 1. Flora 2. Trees 3. Landscape/Waterscape 4. Boat (with or without Paddlers) 5. Animals/Wildlife 6. Birds
Photographs must be taken while on a paddle. Photographs may be in color or black and white and must be NO larger than 11x14. No digitally enhanced/altered photographs please. For judging purposes please title your entry. Awards will be given for each of the six categories listed above. Bring your mounted or framed photograph to the November 3rd meeting. Entries will be judged by MBCKC members. Attach the following information to the back of your entry: Name, Subject/Category, and Title
October Notes
Don Morrow of the Trust for Public Land explained the plans and process for the aquistion on Live Oak Landing. Stay tuned for future updates so that that we, as individuals, can voice our interest in seeing this land made available for public use.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
October 3 - Approximate date for the Island Apple Snail Removal Project. Please call Mobile Baykeeper for more info: (251)433-4229
October 10 - Phatwater Challenge http://www.kayakmississippi.com/phatwater/
October 10 - Fowl River Shoreline Assessment
October 15-22 - Paddle Florida (fall paddle) http://www.paddleflorida.org/
October 17 - Pedal or Paddle Trip
October 25 - Kayak Rolling and Bracing Class
October 29 - Bay Bash for more info go to: http://www.mobilebaykeeper.org/events/bay-bash
November 1 - Gunnison Creek Paddle
November 1 - Kayak Stroke Refinement Class
Thursday, October 01, 2009
September Notes and Paddles
October Meeting
The 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 Notes
Tracy Lannie presented a slide show and gave tips from an amateur's view on photographing wildlife from a kayak. The show featured many photos of the birds and other wildlife that can be seen while paddling our local waters.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
September 2 - Moonlight Bay Minette Basin Paddle
September 5-7 - Sipsey River Paddle / Camp Trip
September 19 - Yak-A-Du / Kayak & Run Duathlon
September 19 - AL Coastal Cleanup / http://www.alabamacoastalcleanup.com/
Sept 26 & 27 - Turkey Creek/Boiling Creek Camp/Paddle
October Meeting
The 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 Notes
Tracy Lannie presented a slide show and gave tips from an amateur's view on photographing wildlife from a kayak. The show featured many photos of the birds and other wildlife that can be seen while paddling our local waters.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles/events posted on calendar are:
September 2 - Moonlight Bay Minette Basin Paddle
September 5-7 - Sipsey River Paddle / Camp Trip
September 19 - Yak-A-Du / Kayak & Run Duathlon
September 19 - AL Coastal Cleanup / http://www.alabamacoastalcleanup.com/
Sept 26 & 27 - Turkey Creek/Boiling Creek Camp/Paddle
Thursday, September 03, 2009
August Notes and Paddles
September Meeting
The 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 Notes
Maggie Pyle, MBCKC President, presented with a slide show of the 2009 Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore which she attended last month. Thank you Maggie for sharing your trip and the paddling skills you learned at the symposium. Your story made some of us appreciate our warm-weather/warm-water paddling opportunities even more!
August Paddles
See Calendar for paddle details
August 8 - Escatawpa at Presley's Outing
August 13 - Whiskey Ditch
August 16- Magnolia River
August 25 - Whiskey Ditch
August 30 - Fish River
September Meeting
The 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 Notes
Maggie Pyle, MBCKC President, presented with a slide show of the 2009 Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore which she attended last month. Thank you Maggie for sharing your trip and the paddling skills you learned at the symposium. Your story made some of us appreciate our warm-weather/warm-water paddling opportunities even more!
August Paddles
See Calendar for paddle details
August 8 - Escatawpa at Presley's Outing
August 13 - Whiskey Ditch
August 16- Magnolia River
August 25 - Whiskey Ditch
August 30 - Fish River
Sunday, August 09, 2009
July Notes and Paddles
August Meeting
The 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, Michigan
July Notes
Thanks to Tom Montgomery for sharing his Paddle Florida photos and story with us. He had some really nice photos! If you are interested in participating in the fall Paddle Florida trip, you will find more information at the following website: http://www.paddleflorida.org/
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles posted are:
July 19 - Magnolia River Paddle
July 31-Aug 1 - Wilcox County Cleanup / Paddle
August 1 - Big Creek Lake / Kayak Fun
August 2 - Fish River at Big Daddy's
August Meeting
The 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, Michigan
July Notes
Thanks to Tom Montgomery for sharing his Paddle Florida photos and story with us. He had some really nice photos! If you are interested in participating in the fall Paddle Florida trip, you will find more information at the following website: http://www.paddleflorida.org/
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Please remember to check the calendar for new paddle postings. Current paddles posted are:
July 19 - Magnolia River Paddle
July 31-Aug 1 - Wilcox County Cleanup / Paddle
August 1 - Big Creek Lake / Kayak Fun
August 2 - Fish River at Big Daddy's
Saturday, July 11, 2009
June Notes and Paddles
July Meeting
The 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 Notes
What an interesting presentation by Arthur Hebert! Thanks to Arthur for taking the time to travel to our area and share the fascinating experience he had in the Gulf of Mexico with us all. What an attitude for us all to develop...to begin first with a dream and, if obtainable, make it a goal!
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Beginning this month, all paddles and events can be viewed in detail on the Calendar page. Please view the calendar often for updates. Currently, the following scheduled paddles can be found there:
Saturday, June 13 - Big Lagoon @ Big Lagoon State Park
Sunday, June 14 - Fish River / Big Daddy's Paddle
Friday, June 19 - Boiling Creek Paddle
Saturday, June 27 - Fish River at Big Daddy's
Saturday, June 27 - Middle Bay Lighthouse Paddle
Saturday, July 4 - Fireworks Paddle
Wednesday, July 8 - Fowl River Paddle
Of Interest:
If you spot a Swallow-tailed Kite while out, please go to http://www.thecenterforthebirdsofprey.org/ to report your siting. Please fill out all reports as completely as possible with detailed location descriptions and complete longitude and latitude reading that can be found using the Google map tool on the report form.
July Meeting
The 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 Notes
What an interesting presentation by Arthur Hebert! Thanks to Arthur for taking the time to travel to our area and share the fascinating experience he had in the Gulf of Mexico with us all. What an attitude for us all to develop...to begin first with a dream and, if obtainable, make it a goal!
Upcoming Events and Paddles
Beginning this month, all paddles and events can be viewed in detail on the Calendar page. Please view the calendar often for updates. Currently, the following scheduled paddles can be found there:
Saturday, June 13 - Big Lagoon @ Big Lagoon State Park
Sunday, June 14 - Fish River / Big Daddy's Paddle
Friday, June 19 - Boiling Creek Paddle
Saturday, June 27 - Fish River at Big Daddy's
Saturday, June 27 - Middle Bay Lighthouse Paddle
Saturday, July 4 - Fireworks Paddle
Wednesday, July 8 - Fowl River Paddle
Of Interest:
If you spot a Swallow-tailed Kite while out, please go to http://www.thecenterforthebirdsofprey.org/ to report your siting. Please fill out all reports as completely as possible with detailed location descriptions and complete longitude and latitude reading that can be found using the Google map tool on the report form.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
May Notes and Paddles
June Meeting
The 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 Dancer and dedicated the expedition to his daughter, Nichole, who was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of nine. The goal was not only to cross the Gulf but to make more people aware of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
May Notes
Thanks to Bruce Coldsmith for sharing the plans for a Blueway on Dog River. How exciting to know that MBCKC members may have the opportunity to participate in the planning of the Blueway! Stay-tuned for further info. Thanks to Tom Meyer for sharing several paddlers photos from March's Paddle Bayou Lafourche.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
May 16, 2009 - Dog Paddle Races / Dog River Park 8:30AM - 2:00PM, 1/2 mile races, 1 mile races, and a 7 mile down river race to Dog River Bridge. Open to all paddlers. See www.dogriver.org
May 30, 2009 - Grandman Triathlon - the quota for Volunteer Kayakers has been met
June 11-13, 2009 - Paddle Alabama @ Weiss Lake for more info: http://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/events/?eventID=12&date=06/11/2009
June Meeting
The 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 Dancer and dedicated the expedition to his daughter, Nichole, who was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis at the age of nine. The goal was not only to cross the Gulf but to make more people aware of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
May Notes
Thanks to Bruce Coldsmith for sharing the plans for a Blueway on Dog River. How exciting to know that MBCKC members may have the opportunity to participate in the planning of the Blueway! Stay-tuned for further info. Thanks to Tom Meyer for sharing several paddlers photos from March's Paddle Bayou Lafourche.
Upcoming Events and Paddles
May 16, 2009 - Dog Paddle Races / Dog River Park 8:30AM - 2:00PM, 1/2 mile races, 1 mile races, and a 7 mile down river race to Dog River Bridge. Open to all paddlers. See www.dogriver.org
May 30, 2009 - Grandman Triathlon - the quota for Volunteer Kayakers has been met
June 11-13, 2009 - Paddle Alabama @ Weiss Lake for more info: http://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/events/?eventID=12&date=06/11/2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Boiling Creek Paddle (sometime between June1 -4 (Mon - Thurs)
Leader: Bob Andrews
Notes: 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.
Leader: Bob Andrews
Notes: 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.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Friday, May 8 - Full Moon Paddle
Contact: Tracy Lannie 463-4233
Meet/Put-in: Bayou La Batre State Docks, Shell Belt Rd (see calendar for map)
Time: 6pm
Notes: 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 PFD and light. Bring all other necessary paddling gear. Bring bugspray.
Important Note: This is not a paddler for beginners. Depending on winds, current, etc. we could have some small seas. Also, there is a main channel nearby, we are subject to encounter boat traffic. From the put-in to the island is one mile. Total trip will be approximately 3 to 5 miles. Paddlers must call if you plan to paddle. This event is subject to change depending on weather/water conditions.
Contact: Tracy Lannie 463-4233
Meet/Put-in: Bayou La Batre State Docks, Shell Belt Rd (see calendar for map)
Time: 6pm
Notes: 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 PFD and light. Bring all other necessary paddling gear. Bring bugspray.
Important Note: This is not a paddler for beginners. Depending on winds, current, etc. we could have some small seas. Also, there is a main channel nearby, we are subject to encounter boat traffic. From the put-in to the island is one mile. Total trip will be approximately 3 to 5 miles. Paddlers must call if you plan to paddle. This event is subject to change depending on weather/water conditions.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Saturday, May 2 Dauphin Island Paddle
Leader: Maggie Pyle
Launch: 7:30 a.m. at the DI Golf Course
Easy Paddle, Two-four hours / Moderate pace
Please contact Maggie if you plan to paddle. Cell 251 648-0059
Notes: 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 watch the sea birds. To find DI Golf Course, go to the MBCKC website, scroll down to Paddling Resources, click on Local Launch Sites. On the left scroll down, click on DI Golf Course(not listed alphabetically).Please bring PFDs, water, munchies, bug spray, hats, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.
Leader: Maggie Pyle
Launch: 7:30 a.m. at the DI Golf Course
Easy Paddle, Two-four hours / Moderate pace
Please contact Maggie if you plan to paddle. Cell 251 648-0059
Notes: 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 watch the sea birds. To find DI Golf Course, go to the MBCKC website, scroll down to Paddling Resources, click on Local Launch Sites. On the left scroll down, click on DI Golf Course(not listed alphabetically).Please bring PFDs, water, munchies, bug spray, hats, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.
April Notes and Paddles
May Meeting
The 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 approximately ten club members.
April Notes
Ron Smith gave an awesome slide-show presentation of the Alaskan paddle trip that he and his wife, Suzie, experienced. A special thanks to Ron for sharing his adventure with us!
Upcoming Events and Paddles
May 2, 2009 - Fish River Project - Kayakers needed/ Contact Anna Keene at (251)990-6002 or akeene@joinacf.org (see below)
May 7 - 9, 2009 - Woods & Water Expo, Spanish Fort / Volunteer Kayakers Needed. For more information, contact Gene Boothe Home Phone: 928-1107
May 16, 2009 - Dog Paddle Races / Dog River Park 8:30AM - 2:00PM, 1/2 mile races, 1 mile races, and a 7 mile down river race to Dog River Bridge. Open to all paddlers. See www.dogriver.org
May 30, 2009 - Grandman Triathlon /Volunteer Kayakers needed to assist in swim portion. Those interested MUST contact Harriet King-Ingraham (cell) 604-3741 or (Fairhope Boat Co) (251) 928-3417
June 11-13, 2009 - Paddle Alabama @ Weiss Lake for more info: http://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/events/?eventID=12&date=06/11/2009
May Meeting
The 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 approximately ten club members.
April Notes
Ron Smith gave an awesome slide-show presentation of the Alaskan paddle trip that he and his wife, Suzie, experienced. A special thanks to Ron for sharing his adventure with us!
Upcoming Events and Paddles
May 2, 2009 - Fish River Project - Kayakers needed/ Contact Anna Keene at (251)990-6002 or akeene@joinacf.org (see below)
May 7 - 9, 2009 - Woods & Water Expo, Spanish Fort / Volunteer Kayakers Needed. For more information, contact Gene Boothe Home Phone: 928-1107
May 16, 2009 - Dog Paddle Races / Dog River Park 8:30AM - 2:00PM, 1/2 mile races, 1 mile races, and a 7 mile down river race to Dog River Bridge. Open to all paddlers. See www.dogriver.org
May 30, 2009 - Grandman Triathlon /Volunteer Kayakers needed to assist in swim portion. Those interested MUST contact Harriet King-Ingraham (cell) 604-3741 or (Fairhope Boat Co) (251) 928-3417
June 11-13, 2009 - Paddle Alabama @ Weiss Lake for more info: http://www.alabamascenicrivertrail.com/events/?eventID=12&date=06/11/2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Saturday, April 25 Escatawpa River at Presley's Outing
Leader: Maggie Pyle 251 648-0059
Launch: 2:00 p.m. at Presley's Outing (Please see calendar for map)
Launch Fee: $5
Notes: Easy Paddle, Two hours / Moderate pace
Presley'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 return back down to the launch site in about two hours. This is an excellent paddle for new paddlers. We'll take a break on sandy beaches. To find Presley's Outing, go to the MBCKC website, scroll down to Paddling Resources, click on Local Launch Sites. On the left scroll down, click on Presley's Outing (not listed alphabetically).
Please bring PFDs, water, munchies, bug spray, hats, sunglasses, etc. And don't forget the launch fee of $5. Please contact Maggie if you plan to paddle.
Leader: Maggie Pyle 251 648-0059
Launch: 2:00 p.m. at Presley's Outing (Please see calendar for map)
Launch Fee: $5
Notes: Easy Paddle, Two hours / Moderate pace
Presley'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 return back down to the launch site in about two hours. This is an excellent paddle for new paddlers. We'll take a break on sandy beaches. To find Presley's Outing, go to the MBCKC website, scroll down to Paddling Resources, click on Local Launch Sites. On the left scroll down, click on Presley's Outing (not listed alphabetically).
Please bring PFDs, water, munchies, bug spray, hats, sunglasses, etc. And don't forget the launch fee of $5. Please contact Maggie if you plan to paddle.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Thursday, April 23 - Whiskey Ditch Paddle
Contact: Tracy Lannie 463-4233 or tracy@thelannies.us
Put-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 plan on attending and leave a number where you can be reached in the event my plans change. MUST BRING PFD & LIGHT
Contact: Tracy Lannie 463-4233 or tracy@thelannies.us
Put-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 plan on attending and leave a number where you can be reached in the event my plans change. MUST BRING PFD & LIGHT
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
March 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
Thanks to Joe Cuhaj, VP Publicity /Alabama Hiking Trail Society, for sharing information on the AHTS and their 7th annual conference which will be held at 5 Rivers this weekend - March 6th and 7th.
Upcoming Events and Paddles7th Annual Alabama Hiking Trail Society - March 6 & 7 http://www.hikealabama.org/conference.html
Paddle Bayou Lafourche March 26 - 29
http://paddling.btnep.org/
Fish River Project Postponed until Sat. May 2- Volunteer Paddlers needed!
Volunteers needed to conduct a shoreline assessment of Upper Fish River to provide a baseline of current watershed conditions. Volunteers will boat specific grids, noting their observations based on a provided checklist
Volunteers meet at 7:30 AM at Bohemian Park off of CR 48/Fairhope Avenue on Saturday, May 2nd. Please bring all appropriate gear and GPS units and cameras if you have them. Also, if you have extra boats that other volunteers could use, please let us know. Volunteer training will be held March 17th at Big Daddy's Grill off of CR 32 at 6:30 PM.
For more information, contact Anna Keene at (251)990-6002 or akeene@joinacf.org
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
Thanks to Joe Cuhaj, VP Publicity /Alabama Hiking Trail Society, for sharing information on the AHTS and their 7th annual conference which will be held at 5 Rivers this weekend - March 6th and 7th.
Upcoming Events and Paddles7th Annual Alabama Hiking Trail Society - March 6 & 7 http://www.hikealabama.org/conference.html
Paddle Bayou Lafourche March 26 - 29
http://paddling.btnep.org/
Fish River Project Postponed until Sat. May 2- Volunteer Paddlers needed!
Volunteers needed to conduct a shoreline assessment of Upper Fish River to provide a baseline of current watershed conditions. Volunteers will boat specific grids, noting their observations based on a provided checklist
Volunteers meet at 7:30 AM at Bohemian Park off of CR 48/Fairhope Avenue on Saturday, May 2nd. Please bring all appropriate gear and GPS units and cameras if you have them. Also, if you have extra boats that other volunteers could use, please let us know. Volunteer training will be held March 17th at Big Daddy's Grill off of CR 32 at 6:30 PM.
For more information, contact Anna Keene at (251)990-6002 or akeene@joinacf.org
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