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YOLO Adventures offers eco tours at Eastern Lake

YOLO Stand up paddleboard fun awaits the explorer on Western Lake and Destin Harbor Always wanted to try the stand up paddleboard experience? The opportunity has arrived, as YOLO Board Adventures now offers rentals at three area locations and guided eco tours on a coastal dune lake in South Walton. The rental and guide services for touring Western Lake is located at the WaterColor Boathouse. Rentals only are available at the Red Bar gift shop in Grayton Beach, and Gilligan’s...

YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series race dates announced

Series will kick off first race on May 13th at Eastern Lake YOLO Board LLC announces that Destin Real Estate Company, a leading real estate agency serving the Emerald Coast, will be the presenting sponsor of the 2010 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series.  The race series consists of a series of five relay races that will take place from May to August at various area locations, and three ‘Family Day’ competitions scheduled throughout the season to coincide with the races. ...

Explore a coastal dune lake with Walco Eco Tours

Learn about South Walton’s rare coastal dune lakes and dune ecosystems Murray Balkcom, South Walton resident, Realtor and eco tour guide is a man of many facets and talents. Raised on a farm in southwest Ga. near Lake Eufala, Ala., Murray has spent most of his life enjoying the outdoors. Out of college, and working a 70 hrs. a week job, Murray had little time for recreational activities. Deciding it was time for something different, Murray left the confines of...

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Junior Lifeguard Program tryouts May 22

Junior Lifeguard season runs June 29 – July 29 The South Walton Fire District’s (SWFD) Beach Safety Division is excited to announce its 2010 Junior Lifeguard Program. The SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program will be under the supervision of Gary Wise, South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Director and South Walton Fire District Professional Lifeguards. Qualifying boys and girls ages (9–15) will be instructed in many aspects of beach and water safety and environmental topics. Registration is limited. There is a...

YOLO boarders, kayaks and canoes on Chain of Lakes

A first for YOLO on Chain of Lakes YOLO boarders, kayaks and canoes enjoy a beautiful day on the Chain of Lakes near Ebro, Fla. John Savage, the owner of the launch area on the lakes said it was the first time he had seen stand up paddle boards. The old growth cypress trees are an in abundance along these lakes which are tributaries of the Choctawhatchee River. For related story about exploring the Chain of Lakes,  Click here...

YOLO Board announces 2010 Paddle Series schedule

First race slated for May 1, new Family Day division added to the popular event SANTA ROSA BEACH – YOLO Board LLC announces the dates and locations of the 2010 YOLO Board Stand Up Paddle Series that will kick off on May 13th at Eastern Lake.  The race series consists of male and female division four-member teams along with a new Elite Co-Ed Team division (3 guys, 1 girl) of experienced paddlers competing in a series of five relay races...