On March 12, 2012 Savannah and the world will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts. Juliet Gordon Low founded the group in Savannah, Georgia on March 12, 1912 after Sir Baden Powell refused to let her group join the Boy Scouts. He suggested she start a similar group for girls, and she did.
A remarkable woman, Ms. Low could do everything, they say, but Continue Reading »
Come out and enjoy nature while benefiting the Turtles of Tybee Island.
On June 4th, there will be three races and LOTS of ways to participate in the Sea Kayak Races.
The Tybee River Race is 6 1/2 miles on the back river separating Tybee and Little Tybee.
The Little Tybee challenge, about 8 miles, circumnavigates part of Little Tybee, passing through narrow tidal creeks, broad tidal rivers, open coastal areas and two surf zones.
The Race Across the River is for Gold Sponsor representatives who compete for a grand prize for the Gold Sponsor’s business or group.
This year, for the first time, you can participate in the River Race as a casual paddler–not a racer. Paddle 2 miles for the cause. If you don’t have a kayak, add $20 to your registration fee and use one of ours.
Also new this year will be a drawing for a Perception Impulse 10.0 kayak plus paddle donated by Half-Moon Outfitters. There will be three ways to get tickets: 1 ticket will be given per registration; extra tickets will be given to the race winners; and one can purchase tickets in $5, $10 or $20 lots.
WE NEED HELP. We could use volunteers for the race and to help spread the word about it. Go to www.tybeekayakrace.org or contact Debbie at tybeekayakraces@gmail.com or call 912.844.7817.
On Saturday May 7th from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on the Tybee Pier there will be a Seafood Festival. This is the 37th year for this event and with such a history, you know it will be great. Delicious local favorites will be prepared by the island’s finest restaurants and caterers AND they’ll be live music, free fun and educational activities for children.
The event is in conjunction with the Mega Midway Carnival taking place May 4th through 8th at the Ocean Plaza Parking Lot. The Tybee Arts Association will sponsor this event which will feature a safe, family friendly carnival with live entertainment, special guest performers, carnival rides, games for children and seafood. They’ll be a ferris wheel, Himalaya, Super Slide, Spin Out, Scrambler and kiddie rides. Children can also enjoy pony rides and see the smallest cow in the world. Carnival food will be available and admission is $1 per person per day. $20 wristbands can be purchased each day. The band allows wearer to ride an unlimited number of rides. Hours are:
5/4 – 5-9 pm
5/5 – 5-9 pm
5/6 – 4-9 pm
5/7 – 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Come out for some old fashioned family fun. For seafood information go to: www.tybeeseafoodfestival.com and for information on the carnival go to www.tybeeartsassociation.com.
Tybee Vacation Rentals is growing by leaps and bounds! They’ve added at least fifteen new properties to their roster, most of which are ready for rentals.
With names like Georgia Sunrise, Barrier Islander, and Wheel House, the properties offer guests a getaway with home-like amenities. As one guest said, “why eat pizza at the foot of a bed, when you can have a kitchen and a table with chairs.” Here are some examples of our bright, new stars.
Barrier Islander, newly updated, offers 4 bedrooms with only a 1 block walk the beach. It sleeps 10 (!) and has a terrific screened in porch off of the kitchen with a view of the parade routes. It has 3 bathrooms, 3 parking spaces, and WIFI, plus a grill, outdoor shower and a Blueray player.
Want to have a view of the Ocean? Take a look at Georgia Sunrise, a 3 bedroom beauty with a view of the water, and a path to the beach. It sleeps 8, Continue Reading »
Some of the best food on Tybee for reasonable prices can be found at Burton’s On the Beach. This is a walk up restaurant that cooks all food to order and some say the hamburgers are by far the best on Tybee. Philly cheesesteak is great too. Location: 1605 Inlet Ave; 912.786.9655.
