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Walton friends to document environmental effort in British Columbia

One man’s 80-mile stand up paddle brings hope for change Walton County residents Leslie Kolovich and Joan Vienot are both colleagues and good friends. Kolovich, host of the Stand Up Paddle Radio Show and Vienot owner of Pool Pal in Freeport often combine their enthusiasm for stand up paddling by interviewing and photographing interesting stand up paddle boarders across North America for Kolovichs’ radio show. Their latest journey will bring the two of them to British Columbia on June 16,...

Ride On Surf School announces summer camps 

Get on a board and learn to surf this summer! Break out your surf trunks and wax because Destin’s first Surf School is in full swing. Ride On Surf School offers surfing and paddle boarding fun lessons for any level. Come on out and let our team of experienced, certified surf instructors show you why this is the fastest growing water sport in the world. This summer, Ride On Surf School will add a new camp concept for those wanting...

Enjoy a quick, cool water paddle down Seven Runs creek in Bruce

Small scenic creek in Walton County a quiet journey of natural beauty Quick moving Seven Runs creek, just north of Bruce, is a scenic paddling experience in Northern Walton County. This short, 2-mile paddle provides a few twists and turns before it flows into the swampy Dead River area near the Choctawhatchee River. Magnificent twisted cypress trees tower out of the forest floor, mingling with varieties of hardwoods, providing a beautiful overhead canopy. The perfect habitat for the songbirds you...

Dates for 2012 YOLO Board Race Series announced

Popular series returns for fifth season  On Thursday, May 24th, beautiful Western Lake will come alive with hundreds of enthusiastic stand up paddlers geared and ready to paddle their hearts out. Presented by Destin Real Estate Company, the 5th Annual YOLO Board Race Series features relay-style competition between male and female teams of four in the Recreational division and teams of three in the Next Level division. The energy-packed series includes participants of all skill levels and ages from junior...

South Walton Fire District reminds public of water safety regulations

Stand up paddle boarders must comply USCG requirements Did you know that stand up paddle boarding has become the fastest growing water sport worldwide? Here in South Walton we have many standup paddle boarders ranging in skill level from first timers to experienced national caliber racers. Even these skilled paddle boarders follow the United States Coast Guard (USCG) requirements for this water sport. The USCG has written two important documents regarding safety for standup paddleboard that should always be strictly...