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Last Saturday’s “Day on the River” celebration in conjunction with the Town of Leland was a  resounding success. Threatening clouds earlier in the day made way for light breezes, blue skies and moderate temperatures as more than 75 in every variety of canoe and kayak listened to Rob Maul describe the history and ecology of Sturgeon Creek before paddling their way down the creek to the Brunswick River at Eagles Island before returning on the incoming tide.  Some went further, a few turned around earlier, nobody drowned.  Nobody even fell out of a boat.

It was a tight fit getting all the boats launched and recovered at the site of Leland’s soon to open Environmental Education Center, but the new small boat ramp proved very kayak friendly (after a few last minute modifications) and the location was certainly beautiful.  The crowd grew to over 100 as paddlers and non-paddlers alike enjoyed the music of The Barnraisers as they dug in to the spread provided by Middle of the Island Catering.  Thanks to Kemp Burdette and Elise Rocks for organizing the event. More photos from the paddle are available here.