tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53671618956555278332024-03-13T20:06:54.209-05:00South Coast Paddling CompanySouth Coast Paddling Company is a full service kayak business serving the MS Gulf Coast from Ocean Springs. We offer half-day, full day or overnight trips and can customize to fit your needs. Guided trips or self-guided trips are available.South Coast Paddling Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08068471712622915803noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367161895655527833.post-72054639491000993742011-09-10T15:53:00.000-05:002011-09-10T15:53:35.248-05:00Paddling News September 2011<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikewSBfI0NficVcTr8RTAmRhZTKGHBd1jUwCWQlBCMBghjhqTgjWKuiwzMsXG5IGSG5rcTx2-b0aSYCXeapQhI8J5gKWJBab7cI5FT31RyGX2UuZ9dCanPBc143yAfkm3qQNrjZq85Bzc/s1600/final+logo+7.21.09.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="125" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikewSBfI0NficVcTr8RTAmRhZTKGHBd1jUwCWQlBCMBghjhqTgjWKuiwzMsXG5IGSG5rcTx2-b0aSYCXeapQhI8J5gKWJBab7cI5FT31RyGX2UuZ9dCanPBc143yAfkm3qQNrjZq85Bzc/s200/final+logo+7.21.09.png" width="200" /></a></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: blue; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Tuesday, September 13</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sunset Paddle to Deer Island, 5:30-7:30 pm</span><span style="font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.5in;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: blue; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Friday-Sunday, September 16-18, Econfina Creek</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></i></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">see write-up below</span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></i></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-align: center;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: blue; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">September 12: Full Harvest Moon</span><span style="mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;"></span></span></i></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sunset 7:05/Moonrise 6:50</span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-align: center;"><s><span style="mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Monday, September 12, Meet at the Shop 6:20 <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red;">FULL</span></b></span></span></s></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;">Join us on Tuesday for Sunset and Full Moon!</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 8pt; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;"></span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.5in;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="color: blue; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday, September 23 BYOL</span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bring your own lunch and paddle down Bluff Creek, 9am-1pm</span><span style="font-size: 8pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-align: center; text-indent: -0.5in;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">SOUTH COAST KAYAK FISHING IS ON!</span></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We had our first fishing kayaks roll in this week – and Gene is hankerin’ to guide some fishing trips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Call the shop if you are interested in kayak fishing.</span><span style="font-size: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">SPANKIN’ THE SPECKS !</span></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">First annual kayak fishing tournament and First-ever kayak tournament on Mississippi Coast!</span></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: blue; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">November 12, 2011</span></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We have our first sponsors:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gils Fish Camp and Arguelles Marine Contracting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Call if you are interested in sponsoring or fishing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep posted for more information </span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> place prizes – five categories:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Speckled Trout, Red Fish, Flounder, Black Drum &<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>White Trout</span><span style="font-size: 8pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: red; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ROAD TRIP --- CAMP AND PADDLE, </span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: red; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">September 16-18</span></b><span style="color: red; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sign up for a ROAD TRIP with South Coast Paddling Company to <span class="yiv1485724216spelle">Econfina</span> 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.</span></span><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Call for more information</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; mso-font-kerning: 14.0pt;"></span></b><span class="s5"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-transform: uppercase;"></span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="s4" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="" name="_GoBack"></a><span class="s5"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-transform: uppercase;">Coastal Kayaking Instructor Workshops</span></b></span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; text-transform: uppercase;"></span></div><div align="center" class="s4" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span class="s6"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Instructor Development – Nov 18-20, 2011 and Instructor Certification Exam– January 20-22, 2012</span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></div><div class="s4" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span class="s6"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Gulf Shores, Alabama.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><span class="s16"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Please contact Ron at </span></span><a href="mailto:ronsmith@blackparrotpaddling.com"><span class="s17"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">ronsmith@blackparrotpaddling.com</span></span></a><span class="s16"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> or at (810) 599-9089 if you have questions and/or to register.</span></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></div><div class="s8" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">TWO TANDEM KAYAKS FOR SALE:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Current Design, *Crosswinds*.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Replacement price new is about $2,999.00.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Asking price, “as is”, $900.00 each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Good condition.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Call the paddle shop:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>872.2030</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-transform: uppercase;">Thule cargo carrier</span></b><span style="color: black; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our kayaking friend Laurie O’Reilly just moved to Detroit for a new job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">selling her Thule Cargo Carrier for $395.00. It’s at the Shop and in great shape.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span class="msid768">THULE Atlantis 1600... Premium Roof Rack cargo box... Silver... Quick-Grip mounts... 16 cubic feet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Price new is $589.95</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s summer in Mississippi and it is HOT! The temperature today is 92°. </span></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Water temperature is 87°.</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><u><span style="color: blue; text-transform: uppercase;">South Coast Paddling Company is pleased to welcome <i>Bayou Pilates</i> to the kayak shop</span><span style="color: blue;">:</span></u></b> Ellen Miller, Bayou Pilates, will offer Mat Classes and Private Reformer Instruction:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><span class="apple-style-span"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pilates for Paddlers begins this Saturday Ju</span><a href="" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ly 2 </span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">– Learn to specifically engage and develop the core muscles used for paddling a kayak. Saturdays from 9:00 to 9:50 a.m. Bring a mat to class.</span></span><span style="font-size: 8pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>Pilates on the Mat in July - </b>Develop flexibility, stability, and endurance. Strengthen and lengthen muscles in this full body workout great for men and women of all ages and fitness levels. Mondays from 6:00 to 6:50 p.m. and Tuesdays from 9:00 to 9:50 a.m. Bring a mat to class.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>Class prices </b>are $12 for a single class session, with discounts for multiple sessions - $50 for a five-session card and $90 for a ten-session card. Ellen Miller, of Bayou Pilates, has practiced Pilates since 1993. She is trained as an Instructor of the Stott Pilates method, with more than 200 hours of specialized training in postural analysis, post rehabilitation exercise, anatomy, and mat and reformer Pilates exercises. Ellen offers various group classes and is also available for private instruction. Stop by the shop and try out the only Pilates Reformer exercise machine on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Pilates Reformer exercise is very popular around the world, with athletes to actresses and everyone in between. Private reformer sessions are available. Click on this link for a quick introduction to the Reformer: </span></span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTwRVqe3pNQ"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTwRVqe3pNQ</span></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Come try it, you'll love it! Contact Ellen at </span></span><a href="mailto:ellen@bayoupilates.com"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">ellen@bayoupilates.com</span></a><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or 310-614-3741 to register. See you Saturday!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><u><span style="color: blue; text-transform: uppercase;">South Coast Kayak Club:</span></u><span style="color: blue; text-transform: uppercase;"> </span></b>Several local paddlers have signed up for the club. T We’d welcome more! The annual membership fee is $25.00 per person or $40 per couple. Members will receive a FREE decal; 10% discount on all regularly scheduled trips (with availability); and a 15% discount on group reservations of 8 or more. The purpose of the South Coast Kayak Club is to promote kayaking in south Mississippi and provide camaraderie for local kayakers. <span style="font-size: 8pt;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">To join, email Carolyn or Gene: </span><a href="mailto:info@southcoastpaddling.com"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">info@southcoastpaddling.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or call the shop: 228.872.2030. We’re planning the first club meeting on Thursday, July 21 at The Shed. Bring your kayak at 6:00. Paddle for two hours – stay for a beer and meeting discussion from 8:00-9:00. Membership fees will be collected at the meeting or you can send to South Coast Paddling Company. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: blue; text-transform: uppercase;">Trips scheduled for July</span><span style="color: blue;">:</span></span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 2 ½ day fishing trip on Graveline (Bring your own fishing gear)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 4 CLOSED (We are usually closed on Mondays but accept reservations on request. This year we’re taking a holiday on July 4. Happy Birthday, America! Call for trips on July 3 or 5)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 6 ½ day trip up Bluff Creek (BYOL – Bring your own lunch) </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 15 Full Moon paddle</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 19 ½ day on Old Fort Bayou</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 21 South Coast Kayak Club meeting: 6:00 at The Shed</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 22 Davis Bayou Fishing trip</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 27 Deer Island Sunset paddle (Meet at 6:30pm. Leave Biloxi beach at 7:00. Return at sunset, 8:15. Home by 9:00)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 30 Horn Island Overnight, 12 person max (about 7 spots are filled)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="Default" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><u><span style="color: blue; font-size: 11pt;">CLASSIFIED ADS for clients and friends of South Coast Paddling: </span></u></b><u><span style="color: blue; font-size: 11pt;"></span></u></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">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!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">*Hobie Mirage*</span> I am selling a hobie mirage sport, single kayak complete with peddle drive. The price is $1100. If interested please call chuck lizana (228) 697.9242 or email him </span><a href="mailto:cl228@yahoo.com"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">cl228@yahoo.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiRGMfLG9EveIDo1zRk4fKYx6Q3rXJDv07J5vMo_p47XYZM1FyISDAMR0VhFrLotsYqph007K9xhwKfKXk3cFnomYW4IusIc5Wc8kNfoQPygIJOLAf379_iAs-crBjmq_BeCs22suK3g/s1600/fest-graphic-for-web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIiRGMfLG9EveIDo1zRk4fKYx6Q3rXJDv07J5vMo_p47XYZM1FyISDAMR0VhFrLotsYqph007K9xhwKfKXk3cFnomYW4IusIc5Wc8kNfoQPygIJOLAf379_iAs-crBjmq_BeCs22suK3g/s200/fest-graphic-for-web.jpg" t8="true" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The purpose of the OS Kayak Festival is to promote kayaking and provide quality family summer activity at Fort Maurepas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no admission – so come enjoy the beach and the fun.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring a beach chair or blanket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring friends and family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have a kayak, bring it for a voluntary safety check and to play. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’ve never kayaked – now’s your opportunity!</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 115%; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><strong>FESTIVAL SCHEDULE</strong></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Friday Night – June 17, 5:00pm to 10:00pm<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #ff6600;">Barefootin’ on the Beach</span></i></strong></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">5-10pm:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Food & Drink<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">5-10pm:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Festival Tent at the Fort:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>t-shirts, reservations for Kayak Instruction and Poker Runs</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Information and assistance </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">6-8pm:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>On-site registration for MS State Games (Kayak Race – Nick Kinderman)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">6-8pm:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Volleyball, self-organized on the Beach</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">7-10pm: <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Music – DJ:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Terry Breland </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">8-10pm:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Bonfire on Beach (tentative with fire ban)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; text-indent: -1in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">6-8pm:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Cool Zone”:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>kids’ activities on the lawn at the fort (bubbles, nerf ball, frisbee)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; text-indent: -1in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">5-8pm:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Vendor and exhibitor set-up <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; text-indent: -1in;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">Saturday – June 18, 8:00am to 8:00pm</span></strong></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Kayaking, Family and Community Sport</i></span></strong></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: #ff6600; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span> <strong> </strong><strong><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>all day activities<u></u></strong></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">7:00-8:00am<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> R</span>egistration for Mississippi State Games</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">8:00am-6:00pm<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"><strong> </strong></span>South Coast Paddling Booth:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reservations for kayak lessons & poker run.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">8:00am-4:00pm<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>voluntary safety checks</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 3.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">8:00am-4:00pm<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Kayak rentals: da Beach House & South Coast Paddling Company</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">8:00am-4:00pm<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Exhibits</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">8:00am-8:00pm<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Vendors </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 4in; text-indent: -3.5in;"><span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2:00-8:00pm LIVE MUSIC: Dangeaux and The Baby, Alligator Zebra and Suns of Eden!!!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><strong>Bring your own kayaks:</strong></span><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be present to conduct Voluntary Safety Checks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>you pass, </span>you get a sticker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, they will have information about paddle boat safety for everyone.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Associated costs:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(cash or check.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sorry, no credit cards)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Registration for the Mississippi State Games is $25.00 for one race/$35.00 for two races.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Awards for each category.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Additional $10 if you need to rent a kayak.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Registration for Kayak lessons is $60.00 if you bring your own kayak.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$75.00 if you rent our kayak.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Registration for the Poker Run is $10.00 if you bring your own kayak. $20.00 if you rent our kayak.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Winner take all:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$40.00 plus gift bag:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>one prize for each run.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Kayak rentals and gear:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$10 per hour, $20 for two hours, as available. (Special rental </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/" name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">price for kayak festival only)<span style="color: #ff6600;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </div>South Coast Paddling Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08068471712622915803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367161895655527833.post-60611784244492785902011-06-09T11:39:00.000-05:002011-06-09T11:39:03.754-05:00Paddling News June 8<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Upcoming Guided Tour Schedule </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 225pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-indent: -225pt;"><span style="color: red;">Fishing Trip </span>June 10 To davis bayou, half-day, 7-11, call for reservations</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 225pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-indent: -225pt;"><span style="color: blue;">Paddle & lunch </span><span style="color: black;">June 14 A paddle up Bluff creek. BYOL- Bring Your Own Lunch. 9-1. Call for reservations</span><span style="color: blue;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 225pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-indent: -225pt;"><span style="color: red;">Full Moon Paddle</span><span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: black;"> July 15 2 hour moonlight paddle up Old Fort Bayou. Call for reservations</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 225pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-indent: -225pt;"><span style="color: blue;">Pascagoula Marsh </span><span style="color: black;">June 22 Explore the lower Pascagoula. Half-day, 8-12, call for reservations.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 229.5pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-indent: -229.5pt;"><span style="color: red;">Fishing Trip </span>June 30 To Graveline Bayou. Half-day, 7-11, call for reservations</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;">CELEBRATE SUMMER! Ocean Springs Kayak Festival </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">June 17-18, Ft. Maurepas - Front Beach - </span><span style="color: blue;">Fun for the whole family!</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><u><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Friday Night - <i>Barefootin’ on the Beach</i> 5:00 pm- 10:00 -pm</span></u></b><u></u></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: auto 0in auto 1in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;">Come enjoy an evening of family fun on the beach with music, volleyball, food and drink. It’ll be a laid back beach party. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. </span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: auto 0in auto 1in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><b><span style="color: black;">Registration for the Mississippi State Games Kayak Race from 6 – 8 pm. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><u><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Saturday All Day – <i>Kayaking Fun</i> 8:00am – 8:00 pm</span></u></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span style="color: black;">We’ve scheduled all day fun with paddle sports including the MS STATE GAMES KAYAK Race, a Poker Run in kayaks, demonstrations, and LIVE MUSIC with some of our favorite original local bands! Come join the fun and CELEBRATE SUMMER!</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span style="color: black;">Check out our bands on Facebook! <span style="color: blue;">Dangeaux and the Baby, Alligator Zebra and Suns of Eden</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span style="color: black;">2:00 pm - 8:00 pm on the stage at Fort Maurepas - Cool live music, a summer breeze (yeah, right), good friends and beer. Can't go wrong! </span></b></div><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Sign up for Kayak Lessons! Saturday, June 18</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><i>Advanced reservations are highly recommended as class sizes are limited.</i></b><i></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span style="color: black;">Kayaking Classes 1 and 2</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Each class will last “up to 3 hours” (Depending on how quickly the class moves through the skill levels). <span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span>Cost for each class will be $75.00 if you rent a boat. $60.00 if you bring your own boat.</div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: auto 0in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;">·</span><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span><b>Class 1:</b> <b><u>Kayak Basics </u></b>will be held in the morning, from 10:00-1:00. We won’t start the class until the Mississippi State Games race is completed. Be a little flexible with start time. Students who take the morning class will be eligible for the afternoon advance course: “Get your Rescue On”. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b>Class 2:</b> <b><u>Kayak Advanced – <i>Get your rescue on</i></u></b> will be held in the afternoon. We anticipate from 1:30-4:30. Refresh you safety and rescue skills.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><u><span style="color: #17365d;">Gulf Hills Hotel offers a special weekend rate</span></u><span style="color: #17365d;"> to kayakers and festival participants. 228.875.4211. Be sure to tell the reservation clerk that you are coming for the OS Kayak Festival.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;">Summer office hours in effect - come by and see Gene or Carolyn. Book a trip with us soon! </span></b><span style="color: blue;"> 228.872.2030 <u><a href="mailto:info@southcoastpaddling.com"><span style="color: blue;">info@southcoastpaddling.com</span></a></u> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="color: blue;">Both self discovery and guided tours are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Yes, we do accept walk-ins -- but we aren’t always available. For guided trips, we prefer advance reservations. But, we are in business to serve you - so we’ll do our best to remain flexible and accommodate your schedule. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="color: #66ff33; font-size: 14pt;">CLASSIFIED ADS for clients and friends of South Coast Paddling: </span></b><span style="color: #66ff33;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">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!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;">I am selling my 2010 Hobie Tandem mirage drive kayak. It is papaya colored. Price $1,800. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;">CALL Lori Brannon Carter (228)215-0296</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="color: #ff33cc;">*ALERT* </span></b>A local woman has had her kayak stolen from the top of her car in downtown ocean springs. It is an 11.5’ blue, sit on top, recreational Perception Caster. If anyone has seen this boat or knows anything about it please contact Emree Steptoe at (228) 326-4313 </div>South Coast Paddling Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08068471712622915803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367161895655527833.post-62193792150520772762011-06-04T20:45:00.000-05:002011-06-04T20:45:12.625-05:00Paddling News June 3<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 20pt;">PADDLING NEWS </span></b><b><span style="font-size: 20pt;"></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today - Friday, June 3</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming Guided Tour Schedule </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">Davis Bayou </span>June 7 half-day 8-12, call for reservations</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: blue;">Graveline Bayou </span>June 8 half-day 8-12, call for reservations</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red;">Fishing Trip </span>June 10 To deer island, half-day, 7-11, call for reservations</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-indent: -2.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-indent: -2.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: blue;">Full Moon Paddle </span><span style="color: black;"> July 15 Call for reservations</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-indent: -2.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">CELEBRATE SUMMER! Ocean Springs Kayak Festival </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">June 17-18, Ft. Maurepas - Front Beach - </span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;">Fun for the whole family!</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday Night - <i>Barefootin’ on the Beach</i> 5:00 pm- 10:00 -pm</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Come enjoy an evening of family fun on the beach with music, volleyball, food and drink. It’ll be a laid back beach party. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><b><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Registration for the Mississippi State Games Kayak Race from 6 – 8 pm</span><span style="color: black;">. <i></i></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Saturday All Day – <i>Kayaking Fun</i> 8:00am – 8:00 pm</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We’ve scheduled all day fun with paddle sports including the MS STATE GAMES KAYAK Race, a Poker Run in kayaks, demonstrations and LIVE MUSIC with some of our favorite original local bands! Come join the fun and CELEBRATE SUMMER!</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <b><u>On the beach side At the Fort- Stage & tents</u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:30-8:00 Set-up Set-up</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7:00 – 8:00 Race registration </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">8:00 Welcome & Announcements</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">8:30 Race #1 (4.5 miles)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">9:30 Race #2 (1.5 miles)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">10:00 – 1:00 Kayak Basics </span><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">(fee) </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">DJ music on stage until 2:00</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">10:45 Race Awards</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">11:00 Stand Up Paddleboard demos </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">11:30 – 1:30 Kayak Poker Run #1 </span><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">(fee)</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1:30 Kayak Advanced “Get Your </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Rescue On” </span><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">(fee) </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2:00- 4:00 Kayak Poker Run #2<span style="color: red;">(fee)</span> Dangeaux and the Baby</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2:30 <span style="color: black;">Stand Up Paddleboard </span>demos </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3:00 Dangeaux and the Baby </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4:00 Close exhibitions Alligator Zebra </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5:00 Alligator Zebra</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:00 Suns of Eden</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:30 Deer Island Kayak Camping Trip <span style="color: red;">(fee)</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7:00 Suns of Eden</span></span></div><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">8:00 Festival ends </span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Advanced reservations are highly recommended as class sizes are limited.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">Kayaking Classes 1 and 2: </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;">with Joe and Rachel, First Coast Outfitters, American Canoe Association (ACA) trainers<b></b></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Each class will last “up to 3 hours” (Depending on how quickly the class moves through the skill levels) </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Cost for each class will be $75.00 if you rent a boat. $60.00 if you bring your own boat.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Advanced reservations are recommended as class sizes are limited.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Students who complete the classes are eligible for ACA certification (an optional cost. Certification requires membership in ACA, which is $40)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Class 1:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <b><u>Kayak Basics </u></b>will be held in the morning, from 10:00-1:00. We won’t start the class until the Mississippi State Games race is completed. Be a little flexible with start time.</span></div> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Students who take the morning class will be eligible for the afternoon advance course: “Get your Rescue On”. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Class 2:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> <b><u>Kayak Advanced – <i>Get your rescue on</i></u></b> will be held in the afternoon. We anticipate from 1:30-4:30. Refresh you safety and rescue skills.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><u><span style="color: #17365d;">Gulf Hills Hotel offers a special weekend rate</span></u><span style="color: #17365d;"> to kayakers and festival participants. 228.875.4211. Be sure to tell the reservation clerk that you are coming for the OS Kayak Festival.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;">Summer office hours in effect - come by and see Gene or Carolyn. Book a trip with us soon! </span></b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;"> 228.872.2030 <u><a href="mailto:info@southcoastpaddling.com"><span style="color: blue;">info@southcoastpaddling.com</span></a></u> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;">Both self discovery and guided tours are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Yes, we do accept walk-ins -- but we aren’t always available. For guided trips, we prefer advance reservations. But, we are in business to serve you - so we’ll do our best to remain flexible and accommodate your schedule. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">CLASSIFIED ADS for clients and friends of South Coast Paddling: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">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!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I am selling my 2010 Hobie Tandem mirage drive kayak. It is papaya colored. Price $1,800. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CALL Lori Brannon Carter (228)215-0296</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I am selling my Epic 16X Performance. Composite of fiberglass, kevlar, and carbon, length 16 feet, weight 40 pounds. Excellent condition. Fast and stable with adjustable rudder peddles and seat. Price $2,250. Email </span><a href="mailto:mgmullins@bellsouth.net"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue;">mgmullins@bellsouth.net</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> or call 601-807-4867. Can email photos.</span></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; punctuation-wrap: simple; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></span>South Coast Paddling Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08068471712622915803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367161895655527833.post-3026080572670372342011-05-24T20:15:00.000-05:002011-05-24T20:15:55.074-05:00Paddling News for the Week, May 25<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Today – Wednesday, May 25<u></u></span></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;">Water temperature is 81 Degrees! </span></b><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;">HOLIDAY WEEKEND </span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">TRIPS to the Islands!</span></b></span></div><ol style="margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color: blue; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Half day trip to Deer Island, Saturday morning, May 28</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Damian Rumery - guide. Call 872.2030 to reserve space.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: blue; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Overnight kayak trip to Horn Island, </span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">depart early Saturday morning, May 28:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Gene Cossey – guide. 4-8 guests. Call 872.2030 to reserve space. See recent blog and photos from a happy kayaker to Horn Island: </span><span style="color: windowtext; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="http://thirdcoastconnect.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/horn-island-and-the-islander-artist-walter-anderson/"><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue;">http://thirdcoastconnect.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/horn-island-and-the-islander-artist-walter-anderson/</span></span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></span></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;">CELEBRATE SUMMER! </span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Ocean Springs Kayak Festival: June 17-18. Ft. Maurepas</span><span style="color: blue;"></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday night, June 17 “<i>Barefootin on the Beach” </i></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2in; text-indent: -1.5in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5:00pm – 9:00pm Music, Dancing, Volleyball, Bonfire, Soda and Beer sales, bring your own picnic. </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcwXS3m-eRoDhr939Gv0nbo5fnr4Cv66Jn0DYCkj-IRcf8yy7ZcCg8M6YxRYjYdmyhQokRKiVkivTd2EEix_dIl8IsL7-Vl0SC5_kvqHLLtV0Ah1c7dRlxq7w6YD5EFMabQGTSQETSew/s1600/kayak-fest-graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpcwXS3m-eRoDhr939Gv0nbo5fnr4Cv66Jn0DYCkj-IRcf8yy7ZcCg8M6YxRYjYdmyhQokRKiVkivTd2EEix_dIl8IsL7-Vl0SC5_kvqHLLtV0Ah1c7dRlxq7w6YD5EFMabQGTSQETSew/s320/kayak-fest-graphic.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Late registration for Mississippi State Games Kayak Race. More info & Sign-up at <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span class="messagebody2"><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://www.stategamesofms.org/site1/?q=node%2F139" target="_blank">http://www.stategamesofms.org/<wbr>site1/?q=node%2F139</a></span></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; text-indent: -1in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, June 18 - Music, vendors, family fun</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">7:00-8:00 am Late registration for Mississippi State Games Kayak Race</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">8:30 am MISSISSIPPI STATE GAMES, Kayak race </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">10:00 am MISSISSIPPI STATE GAMES, Short Fun race </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; text-indent: -1in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">9:00-12:00 Basic Kayaking (ACA certified trainers: Joe Crespi & Rachel Austin)(Fee)</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; text-indent: -1in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1:00-4:00 pm Advanced Kayaking – Safety, Rescue (above trainers & fee)</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; text-indent: -1in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; text-indent: -1in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Demonstrations: South Coast Paddling Company, Grand Bay NERR, da Beach House stand-up paddle boards</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1.5in; text-indent: -1in;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ice Cream, Snow Cone, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Budweiser, Sodas & Water</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Children’s Activities: Grand Bay NERR and Walter Anderson Museum</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Upcoming Trips and Events Scheduled </span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Call for Reservations 228.875.2030</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Poticaw Circle<span style="color: blue;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Tues, May 24 Morning trip in the Pascagoula Basin swamps</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; text-indent: -2.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wolf-Jourdan<span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Thurs, May 26 </span><span style="color: red;">New venue, </span><span style="color: black;">Wolf River west to Jourdan River</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; text-indent: -2.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Davis Bayou Tues<span style="color: blue;">, </span><span style="color: black;">May 31 Gulf Islands to National Wildlife Refuge Fountainbleu </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Trail for Nature walk and picnic </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; text-indent: -2.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Graveline Bayou Thurs, June 2 <span style="color: red;">New venue</span>, Graveline Bay is a GEM (Gulf Ecological </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Management Site). Come see if you agree</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 2.5in; text-indent: -2.5in;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">The next Full Moon Paddle </span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;">- Wednesday, June 15</span></b> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">$30 pps or $15 if you bring your own kayak. Call for trip info & reservations. 228.872.2030</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;">OFFICE HOURS AND TRIP RESERVATIONS:</span></b><span style="color: red; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Regular summer office hours: 10:00-5:30 Tuesday – Saturday. Regular office hours are for accepting reservations, sharing information and sales. Walk-ins for self-discovery trips are welcomed – but not always available.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 12pt;">For your house guests over the summer: in addition to our standard tours, South Coast Paddling offers customized tours and trip packages to suit your interests and skills. Call or email for information and reservations: 228.872.2030 </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="mailto:info@southcoastpaddling.com"><span style="color: blue;">info@southcoastpaddling.com</span></a><span style="color: blue;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The </span></span><a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?PascagoulaRiverAudub/819eaf16ef/fccde3de30/c9664bacc2"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">Pascagoula River Audubon Center</span></span></a><span style="color: black; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> offers a fun and conservation minded camp for students in Grades 2-5. The camp date is <strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif";">June 13-17th for the Summer of 2011</span></strong>. Camp activities are based on the Mississippi state frameworks for Math and Science. These activities foster a “hands on” approach to learning, and prepare students for the upcoming school year. This encourages them to become excited about nature and collecting data.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
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</div>South Coast Paddling Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08068471712622915803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5367161895655527833.post-3786156233351806022010-08-30T19:28:00.001-05:002010-08-30T19:50:15.930-05:00Howling at the MoonAlthough I am a partner at South Coast, it was only recently that I had the pleasure of my first-ever moonlight paddle. Having small children means not many late nights for me anymore. These full moon paddles have been extremely popular with kayak fans even on cold winter nights, so I was excited about my maiden voyage in the dark. Of course, my excitement didn't have anything to do with the fact that I had been cooped up in the house with two pre-school children for four days straight with not much relief except a good stiff drink once or twice. <br />
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No, my excitement was more because I was meeting a group of nine women, some of them strangers to me, and we planned to howl at the moon in a celebration of August birthdays. <br />
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It was dark as we all pushed off upstream into the dark waters of Old Fort Bayou. A couple of the paddlers had little kayak experience, but no one tipped over and all were quickly comfortable (more or less) in the sturdy sea kayaks. <br />
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As we talked back and forth in the back of the group, laughter and snatches of song (a few from the 50's) floated over the water to us. The moon was brilliant and so were all these funny, big-hearted women of all ages - from 28 to 81. <br />
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I won't tell any of the conversation, but it was full of funny and poignant stories, particularly after we got off onto a sandbar for some celebratory champagne. And if you thought you heard a chorus of loud howling about 10:00 one night not long ago, I'm sure it was just the wind blowing through the pines. <br />
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Come join South Coast Paddling for your own special event soon.South Coast Paddling Companyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08068471712622915803noreply@blogger.com0