Life and Death in an Instant

Hello Paddlers,
It is with a renewed spirit and heavy heart that I am writing this blog. Very conflicting statement I know, but you MUST read on to understand what chain of events has led to the previous statement! On Friday night, Sept. 4th at 11:00 p.m.- Jeff and I set out on a late [...]

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is Monday May 25.  For some people it is a day off from work to spend time with family.  Others use Memorial Day weekend as an excuse to go shopping.  Neither are reasons this time is set apart.  On May 30, 1868 Americans banded together to commemorate soldiers’ sacrifices and reflect on their [...]

Paddle Power!!

Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to give a quick blog about an event that happened to me this past weekend. I decided Saturday that I needed to go Get Wet!! So I went for a paddle out at my favorite close to home spot- Veterans Park and Bay Pines Area!! I had absolutely wonderful weather on Sat. [...]

Mountain Hardwear Gives Back

I have been using Mountain Hardwear gear since the mid 1990’s.  My oldest product is a tent that still looks new after more than a decade of heavy use.  The cool thing about this company is that during an economic depression they are giving money to help kids to go to camp.
“Mountain Hardwear’s Gives Back [...]

Recycle Regatta: 2009

Employees in the Pinellas County Utilities are working to get the word out about thinking green.  The goal is to promote water quality through a fun youth focused recycling program on April 18, 2009.
“It’s time to start getting shipshape for the Recycle Regatta! This year’s event will be April 18 at North Shore Beach in [...]

Sweetwater Paddle for the Cure

Russell is a friend of mine and I wanted to share a special event that he is apart of.  I hope to see all of my paddling friends participate in this event. —Jeff
Welcome to a first of its kind event in Tampa Bay. On Saturday April 25, 2009 set against the skyline of beautiful downtown [...]