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YOLOing with the manatees makes for a perfect day

Near shore paddle brings pleasant surprise to Santa Rosa Beach resident Santa Rosa Beach resident Rich Blasbichler captured these amazing photos on Oct. 7 while paddling with a group of manatees in the Gulf of Mexico. Paddling with his brother behind the Sea Oats Motel in Destin on their YOLO experience with the manatees brought an extra bonus to the beautiful day. About manatees: Manatees can be found in shallow, slow-moving rivers, estuaries, saltwater bays, canals, and coastal areas —...

Explore The Outdoors Festival a huge success

Hundreds attended the outdoor experience at Camp Timpoochee Walton Outdoors and Walton County 4-H hosted the Explore The Outdoors Festival at Camp Timpochee on Oct. 9 with great success. More than 400 children and their families attended the festival focusing on the outdoor experience. The day was enjoyed by the young and old as attendees enjoyed outdoor sports such as fishing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and archery. Hands-on exhibitions geared towards education were also highlights of the outdoor event....

Singled handed sailing race at Bluewater Bay Oct. 16

Join in on the largest single haded sailing race on the Choctawhatchee Bay Come join in on the Budweiser/Blue Water Bay Marina single handed sailing race on Oct. 16. Race registration will be held on Oct. 15 from 6 – 7 p.m. at L.J. Schooners. Skippers Meeting 7:00 p.m. 10/16 Race (Bermuda Start – Start times to be assigned at skippers meeting) How?: One boat, one person, any equipment allowed except your engine. Why? Why not?  – This has become the...

YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series Family Day July 18

YOLO board competitions fun for the entire family Location: WaterColor Boat House, 5 p.m. The YOLO Stand Up Paddle Series Family Day events offer a chance for family members to get out on the water and paddle together. Everyone is welcome from novice to advanced paddlers and children are able to try paddling on their own and/or ride on parent’s boards. The races are very casual and include events like parent/child races, sibling relay races and individual child races divided...