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World Paddle For The Planet comes to Carillon Beach Oct. 10-13

Enjoy a weekend of paddling, eco-education,  environmental awareness, and family fun World Paddle For The Planet, an eco-educational fundraiser festival will be coming to Carillon Beach Oct. 10-13, 2013.  The purpose of the event is to educate and raise awareness, sending the message worldwide, to “Be the change you want to see!”  Funds raised by this event will benefit Expedition Florida 500, a project of Mother Ocean. Education Day, Friday Oct. 11, will feature educational booths presented by NOAA, Choctawhatchee...

What are the risks to paddlers from alligators?

Helpful suggestions if you have a close encounter with the large native reptile Ever wonder what to do if you get too close to an alligator? No need to panic, encounters between boaters and alligators are not very common, particularly when you consider how many people enjoy recreational boating in Florida. Many people paddle in Florida waters each year, and alligators can be present in any fresh or brackish water in the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)...

Second annual Surfrider Kid’s Surf Classic July 20

A surfing contest just for kids! When: July 20, 2013 (rain date is July 21, Sunday)
Time: 8 a.m. until champions are crowned Location: June White Decker Park (near Back Porch restaurant)
Age Divisions: Super Grom (8 and under), Grom (10 to 13) Cost: $25 – includes event t-shirt The Emerald Coast Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, is stoked to announce the 2nd annual Kid’s Surf Classic.   For many it will be a first time surfing experience and for some, a chance to...

YOLO Board Relay Series debuts with enthusiastic team competition

Area stand up paddlers competed in teams of three at the opening race of the 2013 YOLO Board Relay Series on May 30, presented by Destin Real Estate Company. The fun-filled series continues with additional race dates set for June 13th, July 18th and August 8th at the WaterColor BoatHouse on Western Lake with races beginning at 5:30 p.m. Top three finishing teams in each division include: Women 1) Blonde Bettys: Stacey Troy, Lin Cunningham, Misty Green 2) Grayton Coast...

The future looks bright for artificial reefs in South Walton

New organization forming great plans Santa Rosa Beach resident Andy McAlexander is on a mission, and it’s a big one. With plans to bring artificial reefs near shore in the Gulf of Mexico and oyster habitat restoration to the eastern Choctawhatchee Bay, McAlexander has bright ideas for South Walton’s fishing, diving and environmental future. As founder of the newly formed non-profit organization, South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA), McAlexander’s plans are starting to come to fruition. For the past six...