Continental Circumnavigator Freya Coming Soon

On January 19, 2009 Freya Hoffmeister got in her kayak (with a rudder) to begin what is considered to be one of the most challenging trips in the world of sea kayaking. After 332 days, 245 paddling, 13 nights afloat and 5 time zones, Hoffmeister became the first women to circumnavigate Australia on December 15 2009.

On June 24 Freya will be here in Charleston at the Terrace Theater on Maybank Highway at 7:00 pm to share her trip with us. Tickets are $20 and are for sale ahead of time. Please call Coastal Expeditions 843-884-7684, with your credit card ready, to purchase tickets.
Coastal Expeditions
514-B Mill St.
Mt. Pleasant, SC
29464
Buisness # 843-884-7684

Skeg Vs Rudder

Ogeechee Audubon Bird Walk- Saturday May 22

Please join leaders Larry Lynch and Sandy Beasley for an Ogeechee Audubon bird walk through the grounds of the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center on Saturday, May 22. Our primary targets will be the "swamp warblers", including Prothonotary, Hooded, Common Yellowthroat, Northern Parula and maybe a Swainson's if we're EXTREMELY lucky. We'll also be on the lookout for cuckoos, raptors and other breeding birds.

The group will assemble at 8:00 a.m. at the Ride-Share lot on the northwest corner of the intersection of I-95 and Route 204 and proceed from there to the Canal. Alternatively, participants may meet the group in the Canal parking lot at 8:15 a.m. There is a $3 per person admission fee to the property (Canal Society members are free). The trip is open to the public.

Bring $3 cash, binoculars, water and snacks, sun and insect protection and shoes that can get damp/muddy.

Tybee Race Day is also England Vs America

June 12th is, of course, the Tybee Kayak Races, but it is also the second day of the World Cup. On this already auspicious day, we see England squaring off against the USA.
Kick off is at 7.30 GMT.. so pretty much straight after the Tybee Races, which usually wrap up around 1pm. Now we just need to find a suitable pub for viewing.
If England was up against the women's US team, I would say they would be in trouble, but the men's team should be an early invitation to the next round.. or maybe the next biggest humiliation since the Revolutionary War. Compulsive viewing indeed.

Old Soldiers Never Die

While out walking in Bonaventure and Forest Lawn cemetaries, Joeys old stomping grounds, we came across this epitaph on a soldiers grave.

Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep
I am not there
I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamonds gilt on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet
Birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there I did not die

Joey's ashes will be scattered to the four winds in several locations on the planet.
If you are interested in a copy of the above picture please drop us a line.

Race Practice 5.30 Every Wednesday Eve

Whether you are looking for a physical workout or just a paddle and chin wag, the Wednesday Paddle Session is back on. Meeting at Desposito's on the Wilmington River at 5.30 followed by refreshments in the bar at 6.30.

Thanks to all those that made it this evening and later shared a big
round table of sausage dogs. Hope the rest can make it next week.
Pictured are: Caitlin, Jackson, Cindy, and Steve. Not pictured are
Mike, CJ, Becca, Cristi, and myself.
Cheers,
Larry
Editors note: Paddlers should be 'on the water' at 5.30.

New Trailer From Malone

Great little trailers now available at SC&K.
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to transport your boats, these trailers are well worth a closer look. With a comfortable 4 boat carry capacity and light weight design, it makes for an easy haul option to the beach. Basic trailer package starts at $1200. Contact us here for more info.

Citizens Get Wave Ski Back

After several sightings yesterday on Tybee Island, Anna was reunited with her wave ski, which was stolen from her home six weeks ago.

Mike R of Saltwood Paddles was leaving the island after the Sunday morning surf session (conditions were poor due to strong NW winds). On the causeway, he saw the distinctive kayak strapped to a roof racing past him towards the beach. He called it in to Anna. Then, moments later, Ronnie K at SKG saw the same car pass by. He jumped in his truck and gave chase, but lost the perpetrator in downtown Tybee. By this time Anna was out scouting the south end and soon came across the car and wave ski parked outside the Chapel by the Sea. The cops were called and the suspect vehicle was surrounded. The Ski was retrieved without a struggle.

We reported in late March on the theft of the surf kayak. A few weeks later, we received a tip off from a customer, Joseph H, that he saw the board in Play It Again Sports! Unfortunately the board was sold just before Anna could get there. Play it Again were at first helpful, but would not reveal to whom they sold it. They paid the desperate junky thief and his girlfriend $100 for the kayak and then re-sold it for $400. PIAS told the Police that they sold the kayak for cash and had no way of tracing the buyer. As it turned out, the buyer was a cop and he paid with a debit card.

So there you have it... a sad story of unfortunates casting a whole lot of bad vibes in the world.
Anyway...surf's up and the waters are a balmy 72'.
Thanks to the keen-eyed kayak community for getting this one back!

House on Tybee Wanted

Hope you are well!
I know you are busy so thanks in advance for taking
a look at this and seeing if you can help!

I have a favor to ask on behalf Anna Pierce, the guidance counselor at
May Howard Elementary. She is working with a family who's two little
girls are 1st and 5th graders at May Howard.

Their father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer (stage 4 colon cancer) and is not expected to live through the summer. The staff at May Howard are
looking for someone to donate a house at Tybee for week or more in the
near future where the family could spend some quality time together
during his last days. She shared the story with me today because she
knew we lived on Tybee and thought I might know someone.

If you or someone you know would be able to help this family out you can
contact Anna at the #'s or e-mail below...as soon as possible.

Thanks so much!

Cindy

ajpierce@bellsouth.net
anna.pierce@sccpss.com
Work # at May Howard: 395-3925
Cell #: 659-9267
Home #: 898-9231
or on Facebook Anna Moseley Pierce

Life Renewal on Tennessee Ave.

Not long after Joey's passing we came across this Cardinal nest in one of our Camellia bushes.
There were three little chicks until yesterday, when two flew the nest.
This little guy left today.