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Calendar of Events
Oct. 8 - Pink Paddle and Post Paddle Party benefitting Women Supporting Women Worcester County and Komen for the Cure.
October 21 & 22 - Haunted Paddles - a guaranteed scary good time benefitting Habitat for Humanity Worcester County and the Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation.
Nov. 5 - Migratory Waterfowl Day - come see migratory ducks and geese as they move south for the winter. These amazing birds flock by the thousands as they fly hundreds of miles for warmer winter temperatures.
Nov. 25 - Day after Thanksgiving Burn the Bird workout paddle.
View our full 2011 schedule of events on our web site and stay tuned for more details. If there are any items of special interest to you, please let us know.
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Life on the Creek! The Amazing American Eel
Ayers Creek along with other coastal waters from Greenland to Brazil are home to the amazing American Eel. Unlike many other migratory fish, the eel migrates in reverse. While most fish spawn in rivers and then migrate to the ocean to mature, the eel spawns in the ocean and migrates to coastal waters to mature. All American Eels spawn in The Sargasso Sea, a 2 million square mile warm water area in the Atlantic Ocean east of Bermuda.
The buoyant eel eggs float to the ocean surface and hatch into small transparent larvae. The larvae drift with ocean currents taking about a year to reach the Atlantic Coast. By the time they reach the coast, they have developed fins and the shape of adult eels and make their way back into the coastal streams and creeks where their parents once lived. Eels can cover their entire bodies with a mucous layer, making them nearly impossible to catch by hand. Perhaps you've heard the term, "slippery as an eel."
Eels are an important natural resource for the Coastal Bays. They provide a food source for rockfish, drum, trout, blue crabs, osprey, eagles and more. Eels also control populations of insects, worms, clams and frogs as well as clean coastal waters of dead animal matter. So, the next time you see an eel, don't say "YUCK", instead say "Thank you"!
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After School SpecialJoin us at 4:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons during the month of October for super savings on your kayak tour. Enjoy a guided eco tour along the scenic calm waters of Ayers Creek. Observe an abundance of wildlife including Bald Eagles, Herons, and migrating ducks and geese. Learn the history and ecology of the waterways from your expert guide. Only $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under.(approx 1.5 hour tour)
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Pink Paddle The forecast is sunny for the 2nd Annual Pink Paddle on Saturday October 8th to benefit Women Supporting Women and Susan G Komen for the Cure.
Put on your favorite pink outfit and join us for a relaxing salt marsh paddle, while raising awareness and funds towards the fight against breast cancer. Followed by a post paddle party complete with food, games, prizes and live music by Troy Mawyer. Complete details and online registration forms are available on our Pink Paddle website or give us a call at 888-602-6288 for more information.
Saturday October 8, 2011 Registration - begins at 8:00 AM Paddle 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Post Paddle Party 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Prizes: Top Fund Raiser | Pretty in Pink - Best Outfit | Breast Cancer Trivia Afternoon Rentals: $10 hour per person -All proceeds towards Pink Paddle
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 Pink Ribbon Kayak RaffleTogether with Paddle House Outfitters we will be raffling off this Regal Pink Ribbon Kayak to benefit Worcester County Women Supporting Women and Komen for the Cure. Tickets are only $5 and may be purchased at Ayers Creek Adventures, Paddle House Outfitters, and many Berlin merchants or just send us an email and we will send you a ticket. The Pink Ribbon Kayak will be raffled during the Pink Paddle on October 8th. You need not be present to win.
Buy your tickets today, and start making an immediate difference in the fight against breast cancer. |
One More 2011 Full Moon Paddle Reserve Saturday, October 15th for the final full moon paddle of 2011.
The bonfire will be extra nice in the crisp fall air. We will also have a delicious hot spiced wine along with a selection of wines from Fenwick Wine Cellars and cheese and sweets from The Shark on the Harbor.
Make your reservation today!!
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Haunted Paddle Join us for a creepy crawly good time as we paddle Ayers Creek in search of the Marsh Monster. Then warm up around the Bon Fire with Hot Cocoa, Hot Cider and Scary Treats. Proceeds from Haunted Paddles will benefit the Maryland Coastal Bays Foundation and Habitat for Humanity.
Friday October 21 & Saturday October 22.
Paddle lasts approximately 45 minutes and will depart at 5:00, 6:30, and 8:00 PM.
Cost - $10 donation per person, additional donation for drinks and treats.
Reservations Suggested
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Used Kayak SaleWe will be selling a select number of our Pungo 100, Pungo 120, and Pamlico Tandem kayaks and Mad River 16 foot canoes this fall. See full details on our web site at Kayak Sale.
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 Spokes DogThe Maryland Coastal Bays Program is launching a new outreach initiative on the impact dog feces has on our waterways.
The program is designed to educate dog owners about harmful impacts of dog poop in our waters and to encourage them to make their furry pal a friend of the environment by picking up after their pet. Magnum is in the running to be the spokes dog for this program.
Log on to Spokes Dog and vote for Magnum or your favorite candidate for spokes dog. |
Thank you all for your continued support and patronage.
Happy Paddling,
Suzy & Steve Taylor
Ayers Creek Adventures
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8628 Grey Fox Lane | Berlin, MD 21811
Phone: 443-513-0889 | 888-602-6288
Email: info@ayerscreekadventures.com
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