| FLORIDA KEYS PADDLING FESTIVAL ~~~~~~~~~~ 2006 EVENT PROGRAM | ||
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FRI, SAT & SUN, FEBRUARY 3 - 5, 10:00AM 4:00PM |
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FLORIDA BAY OUTFITTERS 104050 OVERSEAS HWY., KEY LARGO, FL. 33037 (305) 451-3018 |
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This
years Bogey & Bacall will be photographed by
Will Arts & Tech |
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| Friday February 3rd | |
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1:30pm - 4:30pm Paddling with Finesse and Efficiency FRI FEB 3RD 1:30-4:30pm Sea Kayaking - Paddling with Finesse and Efficiency: In this workshop we'll begin by revisiting the basic strokes - fine tuning and polishing them for greater effectiveness. We’ll then move onto leans and braces. By the end of this class you’ll be steering your kayak with ease and leaning your boat with confidence. Be sure to take advantage of this one day opportunity! Class size is limited so sign up now! Click on Photo to learn more about Karen! |
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12:30 - 4:00pm FBO Tour Don’t pass up the opportunity to participate on a Florida Bay Outfitter Tour with our infamous guide Jamie Jackson (also Pussers Rum sponsor). Jamie will also be serving Pusser’s famous Grog and Painkillers on Saturday evening at the beach party. Special Discounted Price!
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| Saturday February 4th | |
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8:15am - 9:15am Yoga with Karen Knight You don’t have to sit like a pretzel to enjoy the benefits of practicing yoga. The exercises in this introductory yoga workshop will expose paddlers to poses that will help them with strength, flexibility, balance, flow of breath and range of motion – thus enhancing their paddling performance. Students need to bring a pad or towel to spread out on the ground. Time: 45 minutes Click on Photo to learn more about Karen! Sign up here! |
| 7:30am - 9:30am - Bogey Registration | |
| 9:30am - Race Briefing | |
| 10:00am - Bogey Race Start / Paddle Festival and Bacall Registration Opens | |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm Massage Therapy with Christine Clark | |
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10:30am - 1:30pm Women's Sea Kayak Class To be a skillful paddler, you do not need to have a lot of muscle mass or upper body strength. Kayaking is a sport about technique, good judgment, and knowledge of your environment. In this all women’s class, you will learn techniques to help you paddle with finesse, grace and efficiency. Click on Photo to learn more about Karen! |
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Live Music by David Feder: David Feder a favorite local musician and friend will stop by to entertain you during the paddling festival. Dave’s unique style of guitar playing is mesmerizing. Be sure to check out his latest CD “Black Emerald”. 12:00pm-2:00pm Click on photo for Dave's website! |
| 2:00pm - Bogey Race Ends | |
| 2:15pm - Bogey Awards and Prize Presentation | |
| 4:00pm - Paddle Festival Day 1 Ends | |
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5:30pm - Join Karen Knight for a Sunset Celebration - Karen has been described as a “ballerina on the water.” The National Champion in Interpretive Freestyle Canoeing, from 1996 until her retirement from competition in 2000, Karen is recognized internationally for her paddling finesse and precision. Click on Photo to learn more about Karen! |
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6:00pm till ? - Race Beach Party - Food, Grog and Live Music by the Psychedelic Hillbillies Sorry no website at this time! |
| Sunday February 5th | |
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8:15am - 9:15am Yoga with Karen Knight You don’t have to sit like a pretzel to enjoy the benefits of practicing yoga. The exercises in this introductory yoga workshop will expose paddlers to poses that will help them with strength, flexibility, balance, flow of breath and range of motion – thus enhancing their paddling performance. Students need to bring a pad or towel to spread out on the ground. Time: 45 minutes Click on Photo to learn more about Karen! |
| 7:30 - 9:30am - Bacall Registration | |
| 9:30am - Race Briefing | |
| 10:00am - Bacall Race Start / Paddle Festival Opens | |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm - Live Music | |
| 12:00pm - Bacall Race Ends | |
| 12:15pm - Bacall Awards and Prize Presentation | |
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1:00pm - Florida Keys Children's Shelter Raffle Cobra Eliminator and/or Indian River 18' Canoe Click on logo to learn more about the shelter! |
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1:30pm - 4:30pm Learn and Tune the Kayak Roll: There is no mystery in rolling a kayak. It takes timing, technique, practice, and the willingness to get wet. In this class we will present a step by step progression that will help you on your journey to learn a smooth and effortless roll (C to C, Sweep, Extended Paddle, and Greenland Rolls). Click on Photo to learn more about Karen! |
| 4:00pm - Paddle Festival 2006 Ends | |