May Events

 

ONGOING:

Every Saturday, Seaside Farmer's Market, 9a.m.-1p.m.

Artwalk at Central Square & Shops of Ruskin Place in Seaside. First Friday of each month, 5p.m.-8p.m. , No charge & a fun evening of live music and artists' demos.
 
Baytowne Wharf's Wednesday Night Concert Series
Wednesday Nights from 7:00pm-9:00pm
Enjoy the continuation of the Wednesday Night Concert Series through the month of May. We'll be tantalizing your musical taste buds with an array of musicians to entertain all of our guests! Village Events Plaza.

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation 'Concerts in the Park'
Thursdays Nights at 7:00pm
Please join us for our 15th season of Concerts in the Park! Bring your favorite chair and picnic or purchase dinner prepared fresh each week on site from Carrabba's Italian Grill. A portion of concession sales will benefit the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation.
Parking at Grace Lutheran Church, Destin.
$5 Adults per concert, Kids under 12 free
850-650-2226 for more information

MAY:

2011 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series - Presented by Destin Real Estate Company
From May 2011 to August 2011 at the WaterColor BoatHouse at Western Lake in WaterColor.  Scheduled race dates (weather permitting) are: May 26th, June 23rd, July 14th, and August 11th. 
For more information, contact 850-622-5760.

Sand Sculpting with Sand Odyssey
Thursday, May 26th from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Thursday afternoons feature a continued tradition this summer filled with all things sand, as Seaside offers free sand sculpting lessons by sand master Mark Flynn from Sand Odyssey. Learn exciting techniques on how to construct a sculpture that will wow your friends and family. Pick up your wristband from Seaside Beach before the event, as space is limited.

Memorial Day Weekend Festivities at Baytowne Wharf
Friday through Monday, May 27th-30th
Come kick off your summer at this family fun-filled weekend. Live music begins on Friday and lasts all weekend long. Enjoy bands on the Events Plaza stage each night and children's activities will be featured in the Events Plaza, as well. The weekend will also feature a patriotic fireworks show. On Monday, the Village will host a Memorial Day program, presented by Sandestin veterans.

Seaside Memorial Day Weekend Festivities
Saturday and Sunday, May 28th-29th
Kick start our summer season with this weekend of exciting family fun beginning. Events will include live music Saturday, as well as a movie on Sunday evening. Sunday may be the end of the weekend, but it's just the beginning of another very busy summer of events at Seaside!

Sinfonia Goes Pops
Sunday, May 29th from 7:30pm-9:00pm
Enjoy the orchestral sounds of Sinfonia Gulf Coast under the palms in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre.  Bring blankets or low back chairs.  Concert is free and open to the public.

"Kids Rock the Block" Party!
Tuesday, May 31st, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Bring the family for a rockin' night of fun in Rosemary Beach! Moonwalks, face painting, airbrush tattoos, arts & crafts with Gigi's, hula hoops, bubble machine and more! FREE and everyone is invited! Sponsored by the Merchants of Rosemary Beach.

Find more events, properties and articles in the May edition of WHAT'S UP ALONG OUR EMERALD COAST, my online newsletter.

If you would like to receive my e-newsletter, please contact me:

willee@destinproperties.com or 850.865.0891

2011 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series Coming to WaterColor May 26th

Whether you call this fast growing sport YOLO (You Only Live Once) boarding, YOLOing, paddle surfing, stand up paddling, or SUP, it is a fun, easy way to go play on the water.  With minimum equipment, you can paddle anything from ocean surf to lakes and rivers—no waves required.

Paddle boarding combines canoeing or kayaking with surfing allowing the paddler to stand while pushing themselves through the water with side to side paddle strokes. Stand-up paddling offers an amazing full body workout and is becoming a favorite cross-training activity for skiers, snowboarders and other athletes. Some people even compare the experience to “yoga on water.”  And since you're standing at your full height, you'll enjoy excellent views of everything from sea creatures to what's on the horizon. It's almost like walking on water!

Choosing the right board is determined by a combination of paddler weight and skill, your intended use and the local conditions.  Paddles have an angle or “elbow” in the shaft for maximum efficiency. Choose a paddle that's roughly 6” to 8” taller than you are.  Make sure you wear clothes that move with you and can get wet, have adequate sun protection like sunscreen and glasses, and since The U.S. Coast Guard classifies stand up paddleboards as vessels, always wear a PFD (personal floatation devise) whenever you're paddling navigable water. 

Destin Real Estate Company is the presenting sponsor of the 2011 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series that will run from May 2011 to August 2011 at the WaterColor BoatHouse at Western Lake in WaterColor.  Scheduled race dates (weather permitting) are: May 26^th, June 23^rd, July 14^th, and August 11^th.  For more information, contact 850-622-5760.

TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

Some common beginner mistakes that are easy to make include: bad posture, staring at your feet instead of the horizon, the paddle elbow facing you, having both hands on the paddle shaft (your top hand belongs at the very top of the paddle, on the grip), and standing straight-kneed - it is much easier to balance with bent knees. Try to avoid these and you’ll have a lot more fun in the water!