Happy New Year is on the Way

A New Year is around the corner and 2012 is almost past. However fast or slow this year has gone, a whole new, fresh start is about to take place.

Make plans to bring in the New Year on Navarre Beach. Watch the moon rise over the Gulf waters and reminisce, or plan for the future. Navarre Beach awaits you.

And to bring in the New Year - participate in Navarre Beach's Penguin Plunge and Paddle. The Penguin Plunge and Paddle is hosted by Juana's Pagoda each year. At noon, participants will make a mad dash into the Sound waters and make an equally quick dash out - depending on the coolness of the water.  Also, they host a Paddle Board competition.

For those less bold souls, you can still register to enjoy the festivities without having to face the elements. Registration allows you to enjoy the free fun, warm drinks - like hot cocoa - and receive a participant T-shirt. All money earned will be donated to Fisher House of the Emerald Coast.

Wishing you and yours a Happy and Blessed New Years!

Sailing with Juana's Good Times Regatta

This weekend will be the 22nd annual Good Times Regatta hosted by Juana's Pagoda on Navarre Beach. Calling sailors and their multihull sailboats whether amateurs or experts to come out and join the fun.

Every time I see sailing taking place I pleasantly recall a scene from the movie with Jimmy Stewart "Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation." When Mr. Hobbs played by Stewart takes his son out sailing to watch and solar eclipse and end up enveloped in fog. It turns out to be a humorous scene of parenting and human nature, and as in any good comedy it ends well.

But for sailing enthusiasts, this weekend gives you the opportunity to be your own Mr. Hobbs minus the fog. The Regatta is being held Sept. 7-9 in the Navarre Sound. If you plan on particiapating register through Juana's soon. No one will be able to register after Friday, Sept. 7.

Ring in the New Year with Navarre's Penguin Plunge and Paddle

On Navarre Beach, Christmas was quiet and a little damp, but very pleasant. This weekend is New Years and here at Kilgore Realty - Navarre Vacation Rentals we want to wish you a safe and Happy New Years.

Navarre will be quiet without any festivities of its own for New Years Eve, but Pensacola will have its Pelican drop in downtown.

While Staying at Navarre Beach for New Years start 2012 off with a splash by being a part of the Penguin Plunge and Paddle taking place on Navarre Beach. Much like the Polar Bear dip that is so widely known, the Penguin plunge allows participants to contribute to a cause - The Fisher House on the Emerald Coast.

The Plunge is planned to take place at 1:30 p.m. behind Juana's Pagoda. However, there is also, for those less daring to take a dip into the cool waters, the Paddle Board contest. Participants must paddle a mile course. This contest will take place first at noon.

To participate as a plunger or as "chicken" register online at www.nwfevents.com or print out the entry form and turn in when you come. (By registering "Chicken" you will still be able to participate in the good food and warm beverages without having to risk life and limb in the cold January waters.) The cost is $25.

For those desiring to participate in the Paddle Board Competition - register as a SUP competitor. The cost for this is $30.

All registrants will receive free warm beverages and food. Set 2012 off with a bit of daring and come out to take part in the cold water and warm food. Happy New Years!