"Hey", all. Under the subject of "Bombers", John suggested the possibility of a rendezvous at Tybee on the Georgia coast. I volunteered to write this e-mail to see if there was any widespread interest. Tybee is in North Georgia, just a rocks throw from the border of South Carolina. There are the open waters of the Atlantic, more protected waters in the Bays/Sounds, very protected waters of creeks through the marshes, and some inland waters not far away featuring Bald Cypress trees, Spanish moss and so forth. Water for all occasions, really. There are plenty of dolphin in the area, as well as a huge variety of birds and so forth. Tybee Island itself is a beach resort, so there are lots of hotels (but the paddling destinations can be very isolated and private, if that's the desire), Sea Kayak Georgia on Tybee has a bunk house or private room accommodations, and there is one campground featuring RVs all the way down to tents. There is also a state park for camping just a short drive south, but off of the actual island of Tybee. There are also some great restaurants nearby, from what I gather (I haven't actually been there... yet). Bottom line... sounds like a nice place to attempt a P'Wiser rendezvous. The idea came up literally minutes ago, so there are no specifics as of yet, other than the idea of getting together at Tybee in the Spring. My personal preference would be mid April, but that's just because I was kicking around that general time frame for a solo trip to Tybee anyway. I tried to go last year in March, but at the last minute had to cancel. If another date works better for the majority, I'll adjust. There are a number of P'Wisers very close to Tybee who would "probably" be interested. They haven't said so themselves, but I'm going out on a limb and saying that if we planned it, I'd bet that they'd show up. Also, Sea Kayak Georgia is there, and is active in the sport more so than just selling gear. They host BCU events and so forth, conduct lots or tours, etc. So, if we needed some on-site professional assistance of some sort (not sure for what, but you never know), I'd also bet they they'd be interested in helping out if they knew that a group of paddlers were descending on their own back yard. If I were in the business, I know I'd be interested in doing something to try to connect with them. If nothing else, it may get us in their shop to pick up some gear... Oh, RENTALS for those who may want to fly in!!! I knew there was a reason to mention them :-) Anyway, the point of this e-mail is to get a feel for potential interest. So, if you're interested in at least seeing how this develops, respond accordingly, and we'll see what the level of interest is. State the number of people in your party (spouses, SO, friends, kids, etc) and the month that works best for you if it's not April. Otherwise, we'll assume April is fine. Rick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
The folks at Sea Kayak Georgia (Dale Williams, and others) are great. Very accomadating. A group of use stayed at a multi level beach front hotel "Ocean..something..." This was a few mile past Sea Kayak Georgia, but not too expensive. Nice short walk to bars (Doc's is a dive not to be missed). Kept the boats on the beach, a short hike to the hotel parking lot... Able to paddle North (10 nM) across the mouth of the Savanah River to Hilton Head (found some great rip currents there), or a very short trip 2nM to the "triangle" which can get very dicey when the winds are favorable. Steve Bailey *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I've been planning to go down to Tybee (from Milwaukee, Wis.) over spring break March 26 - April 2. I've convienced my wife that going to Hawaii was to far to travel to celebrate our 30th anniversary. She doesn't kayak, but I do.;))) I've paddled the entire coast of Georgia, with Sea Kayak Georgia several years ago, and went down last year for BCU week and the 5* training. Tybee's a great place--it's on my short list of places to retire in 15 years. Besides the accomodations already mentioned, there are also a number of vacation rentals--full blown houses--for rent. With a group, it really becomes cost effective, and you can save a bit on the food bill too. Sounds like fun! John Browning www.wildernessconnection.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 12:48 PM 11/11/2004 -0500, Seakayakerjb_at_aol.com wrote: >Besides the accommodations already mentioned, there are also a number of >vacation rentals--full blown houses--for rent. With a group, it really >becomes cost effective, and you can save a bit on the food bill too. I rent accommodations like this when I vacation in the outer banks (took two weeks this year). Typically vacation rental houses require a weeks stay but I've come across places that offer "mini vacations". I stayed at a great place in Chincoteague a couple years ago that was right on the water. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com wrote: >"Hey", all. Under the subject of "Bombers", John suggested the >possibility of a rendezvous at Tybee on the Georgia coast. I >volunteered to write this e-mail to see if there was any widespread >interest. > > > > >Otherwise, we'll assume April is fine. > > April will be a fun time of year. The triangle area will have challenging but fun slopola yet the back river will be calm. Many dolphins to be found and the fishing is great. Little Tybee, only a half mile away can be camped on with no permit needed. It has no facilities of any kind so pack it in and out. Including your water. But its free! Tybee is pretty much small enough that if you bring a bike you can see most of it easily. You might even run into Sandra Bullock. She lives near the light house. Jim et al *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Here is another interested paddler. I have to deliver a boat near Greenville SC at about that time and this would be only a little out of the way on the return home. April is good. I would much prefer primitive camping on little Tybee to "resort" accomodations. Is this a popular destination for students on spring break? If so that might be a consideration with respect to timing. Around here we avoid Panama City like the plague from mid March to mid April for that reason. Michael in Tallahassee On Nov 11, 2004, at 9:26 AM, <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com> wrote: > "Hey", all. Under the subject of "Bombers", John suggested the > possibility of a rendezvous at Tybee on the Georgia coast. I > volunteered to write this e-mail to see if there was any widespread > interest. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 04:30 AM 11/12/2004 -0500, Michael Lampman wrote: >Here is another interested paddler. I have to deliver a boat near >Greenville SC at about that time and this would be only a little out of >the way on the return home. > >April is good. I would much prefer primitive camping on little Tybee to >"resort" accomodations. Is this a popular destination for students on >spring break? If so that might be a consideration with respect to >timing. Around here we avoid Panama City like the plague from mid March >to mid April for that reason. I imagine that it might have some effect from Spring break, mostly from larger cities closer by like Atlanta. When students from Cornell go on Spring break they, since they have to go a long ways anyway, they typically go to Florida. There isn't any particular reason why everyone going has to stay at the same place. I may be a lot easier to convince a non-paddling significant other if accommodations were more resort like than primitive camping. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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