Paddling Events ESVA Nov-Dec 2010

We're finishing up the season with some cool (or shall we say 'warm'?) events at our shop at Onancock Wharf, on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Virginia.

During this week's Second Friday Art Stroll, 5-8 p.m., we’ll have a Tropical Paddling Party with a slide-show and book-signing about our Florida Keys kayak expeditions this winter. Free Margaritas and tropical food! Book a trip that night and get 10% off. details: www.BurnhamGuides.com

The next day, Saturday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m., we’re having a free Cold Weather Paddling Clinic, safety issues, what to wear, and cool gear to extend your paddling season safely. Special discounts on cold weather gear. This session will help you get ready for Noel Night (see below)!

Sunday, Nov. 14, 2-5 p.m . Soup on Sunday Club Paddle. Bring your boat to launch on Onancock Creek for this afternoon version of our Summer Sunset paddles (rentals available). Whether you choose to paddle or not, we’ll have hot soup and coffee in the shop from 4-5 p.m.!

Second Friday Noel Night, De c. 10, 4-8 p.m. This is a brand new holiday event featuring Santa Claus arriving at Onancock Wharf by lighted boat parade and a KAYAK FLOTILLA, followed by tree-lighting and Christmas caroling in Town Square. We need paddlers! Come into the shop for the pre-party to warm up before launching. We’ll be open afterwards as well with hot refreshments.

Saturday, Dec. 11, Onancock Christmas Homes Tour. Come visit our historic Steamboat Ticket Office decorated for the holidays. We’re offering free Kayak Ferry Service for those hardy folks who want to visit Cokesbury House without driving out of town! Tour tickets for sale at the shop ($5 discount if purchased before Thanksgiving). This year’s tour benefits the Literacy Council of the ES

We’ll be open Friday-Sunday until Christmas for your holiday shopping. Give an Eastern Shore gift bag full of local products like Chatham wine with the SouthEast kayak label, ES Coastal Roasting Coffee in red & green bags, Blue Crab Bay snacks, and our hiking and paddling books. Perfect for hostess gifts. We’ll wrap them for you!

SouthEast Expeditions at the Wharf, 2 King St., Onancock, VA 757-354-4FUN

Visit onancock.org for visitor info

Kayak season begins on the Eastern Shore of Virginia!

In addition to being travel writers, the other hat we wear is that of kayak guides!

This will be our third season leading trips for SouthEast Expeditions from our home base of Onancock on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and we're looking forward to the best year ever.

Our trips are customized, personal, and 'on demand.' But tomorrow we're adding something new: a set 10 am tour of Historic Onancock Creek every Saturday through the end of summer. This way guests and visitors will always know when they can get a two-hour introduction to our quaint Colonial port by water-- clearly we think it's the best way to see it!

But our lovely creek is but one option on our growing itinerary of cool paddling places close by. We also do:
-a Kayak Winery Tour, includes a tour & tasting at an award-winning winery
-Saxis with a visit to a soft-shell crabbing shed
-the Great Machipongo River out of Quinby
-the marshes of Schooner Bay
-beach-combing and picnicing on a barrier island

Cost is $45 per person for 2-hour tours, $85 for half day, and $125 for full day. The boat, all gear, and instruction are included. Rentals are also available and we deliver!

To book your next adventure, you can call us direct at 757-787-2933 (home); 305-240-3298 (cell), or SouthEast's main number at 757-331-2680. Go to www.sekayak.com for more trips and details.

See you on the water!
Mary & Bill