Paddling Destin in October!

HAPPY OCTOBER Everyone.....It's gonna be a 'GREAT' Month!

October is a great month for paddling the Florida Panhandle and we've got lots of activities planned. Load your boards and get your costumes ready for a great month on the water.

*October 4th/5th - Battle of the Paddle (California)
*October 11th - GUSU PSUP Classic Series Finale (Destin, FL)
*October 18th - Great Pumpkin Paddle at Legendary Marine (Destin, FL)
*October 25th - Panama Jack Pier to Pier Paddle Challenge (PCB, FL)

This years Great Pumpkin Paddle will benefit Shelter House, a local charity for battered women and children. Get registered today at the following link for a great time on the water and to support a great cause.

https://paddledestin.ticketbud.com/great-pumpkin-paddle-2014

Great Pumpkin Paddle

Join the Paddle Destin crew for the 3rd Annual Stand Up Paddle Board ‘Great Pumpkin Paddle’ to be held on Saturday, October 18th, at Legendary Yacht Club in Destin, FL. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume, Best Carved Pumpkin, Pumpkin Sprints and much, much MORE! Instead of Trick-or-Treating on the streets we’ll be Trick-or-Treating on the water. Registration includes your ‘Great Pumpkin Paddle’ t-shirt, lunch and goodie bag filled with great treats from our awesome sponsors. This great event will be FUN for the entire family so plan ahead and spend the day with your Stand Up Paddle family!

Day of registration will begin at 9:00am, paddle starts at 10:00am, lunch served at 11:30am and then we can dance the day away while our favorite DJ plays your favorite tunes!

Special Thanks to Legendary Yacht Club for being our PREMIER sponsor and hosting this years event.

*Booths will also be set up showcasing our sponsors and their awesome products

Get registered today at :
https://paddledestin.ticketbud.com/great-pumpkin-paddle-2014

Invasion on the Bayou Niceville

Calling ALL Stand Up Paddle Boards, Canoes, Kayaks, Sailboats, Small Boats and Large boats!

On Saturday, March 29th, join our friends from Paradise Paddle Boards and put your vessel in the water and meet on the West side of Rocky Bayou Bridge at 9:30am for a group photo. Paddle Boarders can meet at LJ Schooners at 9am and boats must be anchored by 9am. Let’s fill our Bayou with various vessels and work together to learn safe water practices for a wonderful season of water activities. Stand Up Paddle Board Race to immediately follow group picture with $25 donation. Race will be from photo spot to Rocky Creek and back to ay Tot Island. Then we’ll head to LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant and Oyster Bar beach to purchase an Invasion of the Bayou T-Shirt, story time (10:30am) for the children, visit from the Coast Guard Auxiliary for water safety information and schedule boat inspections.

The Niceville Valparaiso Rotary Club along with Bluewater Bay Marina & Paradise Paddle Boards are supporting ‘Josh the Baby Otter’ Water Safety and Literacy project. Your support will purchase ‘Josh the Baby Otter’ books for local preschool classes.

Please visit www.bluewaterbaymarina.com for a complete list of activities!

SUP n SWAP Destin

Join us on Saturday, March 15th, for the 1st ever Destin SUP n’ SWAP

BUY…SELL…SWAP!

Bring your used SUP goods to SELL or SWAP. Boards, Paddles, Fins, PFD’s, Camera’s, Hydration Packs, GPS Watches, Leashes and etc…If you can use it to SUP then bring it to SELL or SWAP!

Date: Saturday, March 15th

Location: Paddle Destin SUP at Legendary Marine Destin (at Mid Bay Bridge)

Time: 2pm to 5pm (Full Moon Paddle to follow from 6pm to 10pm)

*Local SUP Shop Dealers ~ $30. Allows you to set up a 10 x 10 tent with your used goods.

*Individuals ~ $5. Please make sure your items are marked with your name and price.

*ALL ITEMS MUST BE SUP RELATED!

For more info please contact PaddleDestin@cox.net

SUP the South Florida

We are so ready to kick off the SUP the South Stand Up Paddle Board Race Series here in Destin Florida. The 1st race will be held on March 22nd at Legendary Yacht Club in Destin, and then we'll be traveling to Mississippi in April and Alabama in May!

Race Dates & Locations:

* March 22nd ~ Destin, Florida (Legendary Yacht Club)
* April 26th ~ Bay St. Louis, Mississippi (Bay-Waveland Yacht Club)
* May 17th ~ Eclectic, Alabama (Children's Harbor at Lake Martin)


1 Mile Beginner Race ($35.00) ~ Surf Style (Male/Female)
12'6" (Male/Female)

3 Mile Rec ($45.00) ~ Surf Style (Male/Female)
12'6" (Male/Female)
14' (Male)

6 Mile Elite ($45.00) ~ Surf Style (Male/Female)
12'6" (Male/Female)
14' (Male/Female)


*FLORIDA - https://paddledestin.ticketbud.com/sup-the-south-florida

*MISSISSIPPI - https://msgcp.ticketbud.com/sup-the-south---mississippi

*ALABAMA - Coming Soon!

Each race has its own registration site so please get registered early and come join us on the water!

SUP the South

SUP the South is a 3 race Stand Up Paddle Board series guiding paddlers through three of the most southern states. The states of Florida, Mississippi and Alabama will all be represented as our friends from Paddle Destin, Mississippi Gulf Coast Paddle and Paddle Lake Martin can't wait to showcase their states during this race series.

Each race will consist of a 1 mile beginner race, 3 mile rec race and 6 mile elite race. Awards will be given at each race but to be eligible for the overall Series Awards racers MUST race all 3 races.

Race Dates & Locations:

* March 22nd ~ Destin, Florida
* April 26th ~ Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
* May 17th ~ Eclectic, Alabama


1 Mile Beginner ($35.00) ~
Surf Style (Male/Female)
12'6" (Male/Female)

3 Mile Rec ($45.00) ~
Surf Style (Male/Female)
12'6" (Male/Female)
14' (Male)

6 Mile Elite ($45.00) ~
Surf Style (Male/Female)
12'6" (Male/Female)
14' (Male/Female)


Day of registration will be between 8am - 9am, and races start at 10am.

Each race will have its own registration site and we will get those posted as soon as they are available. Lodging and other race info will also be added so please stay tuned and share this event with your friends.

*** If you or your business would be interested in becoming a sponsor please email us at supthesouth@cox.net

Destin Polar Bear Plunge & Paddle

Come join the Paddle Destin Crew as we support The Destin Fire Rescue Foundation for their Annual Polar Bear Plunge & Paddle on Wednesday, January 1st. Please come out and show your support and help make this the largest event to date.

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Time: Registration begins at 10am and Plunge & Paddle will begin at 10:30am
Place : The Crab Trap Restaurant - Old 98 Destin, Florida

*Donation of $20.00 will include T-Shirt

The Crab Trap will also be serving up great food and drink specials for the event so be sure and add this as your 1st event of the 2014 calendar year. Everyone is invited to attend it's just up to you whether you want to take the Plunge, Paddle or do BOTH!

This is not a race...just a fun event for the entire family supporting a great cause.

Happy New Year and Hope to see you January 1st!