Ottertail Canoe Company

09/17/2019

Dawn on Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge.
The refuge is an excellent place to explore beautiful bayous, and some of the last of remaining coastal barrier habitat in Alabama.
For more information on guided paddling trips around the refuge contact [email protected].

09/15/2019

09/13/2019

https://alabamanewscenter.com/2019/09/12/great-alabama-650-toughest-paddle-race-in-the-u-s-hits-water-saturday/

The longest single state river race in the U.S. kicks off tomorrow, and guess what? All of the action takes place right here in Alabama!
The Great Alabama 650 is a 650 mile paddle race that runs from northwest of Gadsden to Fort Morgan.
Visit AL650.com to track paddlers along their journey.

Marathon contest starts at Weiss Lake and ends in Mobile Bay

08/31/2019

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RDtF8j_wdOI

Happy Labor Day Weekend, y’all stay safe out there!

Canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards were involved in 20% of all boating casualties last year (U.S. Coast Guard 2013 Recreational Boating Statistics). T...

08/27/2019

Showing a group from Montgomery around the lower delta, besides a little wind we couldn’t have asked for better weather. We spotted osprey, loads of herons and egrets, and a hefty gator on our paddle.

Shoot me an email if you’re interested in hitting the water: [email protected]

08/23/2019

Redfish will soon begin moving inshore to bayous, creeks and shallow water around Mobile Bay. Experience the thrill of fighting these brutes in an intimate angling setting. You’ll also learn about the biology behind this seasonal event.

08/19/2019

Fall paddling season is right around the corner, and this is the perfect time to book a trip. Two of my favorite trips during fall are a Lower Delta wildlife tour or a trip to the Champion Cypress Tree.

For more information contact me directly at [email protected] or visit ottertailcanoes.com

08/16/2019

Dawn on the Mobile -Tensaw Delta, scouting locations for our guided fishing trips.

🛶 For information on guided canoe and fishing trips contact: [email protected]

07/08/2019

July 4th weekend was busy for the First Coast Guard District, which encompasses Maine to the Jersey shore. The district responded to 31 separate reports of unmanned and adrift paddlecraft. The resulting search & rescue operations cost approximately $428,300.00; about 450 man-hours were spent searching for unconfirmed persons in the water. Some of this effort could have been spared by a simple ‘If Found’ message on each paddlecraft.

The Coast Guard reminds boaters to take precautions while on the water:

• Wear your life jacket, it can save your life!
• Label your paddlecraft with contact information. You don't need a sticker, just a permanent marker and some clear tape to protect the ink
• When you are done for the day, secure your paddlecraft well above the waterline in cases of high tide and strong winds
• Tell someone where you are going and when you are going to return
• Have a light for night paddling
• Have a sound making device
• Know your limits; paddle in safe areas under safe conditions

Prior planning and safe boating practices can save lives, reduces responder fatigue, and minimizes the waste of tax-payer dollar on unnecessary searches.

-USCG-

02/20/2019

10 tips that will teach your dog to be a perfect paddling companion