Saturday, September 10, 2011

Paddling News September 2011



Now this is the good weather for kayaking!





upcoming trip schedule
September 12: Full Harvest Moon
Sunset 7:05/Moonrise 6:50
Monday, September 12, Meet at the Shop 6:20 FULL
Join us on Tuesday for Sunset and Full Moon!

Tuesday, September 13
Sunset Paddle to Deer Island, 5:30-7:30 pm

Friday-Sunday, September 16-18, Econfina Creek
see write-up below

September 12: Full Harvest Moon
Sunset 7:05/Moonrise 6:50
Monday, September 12, Meet at the Shop 6:20 FULL
Join us on Tuesday for Sunset and Full Moon!

Friday, September 23 BYOL
Bring your own lunch and paddle down Bluff Creek, 9am-1pm

Friday, September 30
Graveline - shore birds, 8am-12pm, binoculars recommended!


SOUTH COAST KAYAK FISHING IS ON!
We had our first fishing kayaks roll in this week – and Gene is hankerin’ to guide some fishing trips.  Call the shop if you are interested in kayak fishing.


SPANKIN’ THE SPECKS !
First annual kayak fishing tournament and First-ever kayak tournament on Mississippi Coast!
November 12, 2011
We have our first sponsors:  Gils Fish Camp and Arguelles Marine Contracting. 
Call if you are interested in sponsoring or fishing!  Keep posted for more information
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes – five categories:  Speckled Trout, Red Fish, Flounder, Black Drum &  White Trout


ROAD TRIP --- CAMP AND PADDLE, September 16-18
Sign up for a ROAD TRIP with South Coast Paddling Company to Econfina Creek, Falling Waters State Park near Panama City.  Minimum6 guests, Maximum 8 guests.  Guides for the trip:  Nick (the General) and Dana (the Beast).  Cost per person:  $180 with 8 guest, $205 with 6 guests. Call for more information
Coastal Kayaking Instructor Workshops
Instructor Development – Nov 18-20, 2011 and Instructor Certification Exam– January 20-22, 2012
Gulf Shores, Alabama.  Please contact Ron at ronsmith@blackparrotpaddling.com or at (810) 599-9089 if you have questions and/or to register.

CLASSIFIED ADS for clients and friends of South Coast Paddling
Free classified ads for paddlers, gear, and the like. Post a trip, an environmental cause, gather a group for fun, sell a kayak, upgrade to a new one. Call or email us if you have something you want in the classified section!

TWO TANDEM KAYAKS FOR SALE:  Current Design, *Crosswinds*.  Replacement price new is about $2,999.00.  Asking price, “as is”, $900.00 each.  Good condition.  Call the paddle shop:  872.2030

Thule cargo carrier:  Our kayaking friend Laurie O’Reilly just moved to Detroit for a new job.  She is selling her Thule Cargo Carrier for $395.00.  It’s at the Shop and in great shape.  THULE Atlantis 1600... Premium Roof Rack cargo box... Silver... Quick-Grip mounts... 16 cubic feet.  Price new is $589.95

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