Monday, October 14, 2013

Take a Kid Fishing Day


It is one of our favorite times of the year again: Fall, football and our annual charity event Take-A-Kid-Fishing Day.

Take-A-Kid-Fishing Day is so dear to our hearts because it is geared toward helping the local children of Destin and we watch the results unveil right before our eyes on our very own docks. Underprivileged kids from the surrounding areas hop on Destin’s finest charter boats and spend a magnificent day fishing the beautiful waters of the Gulf. The majority of these kids have never been out on the water before.


We have been hosting this event for the past 19 years and with each year it has grown with tremendous success. Last year we had 57 of Destin’s charter boats donate their time and crew to help make the event happen. This year we have 350 spots for children and chaperones alike.


The schedule of the day will kick off with donuts and orange juice on the Big Deck at Harbor Docks at 7 a.m.  All children and chaperones will board the boats at 8 a.m. and set out to fish until 12:30pm. After the boats return to Harbor Docks, we will treat the families and children to a fish fry! All the kids who participate receive a tshirt, fishing rod and reel.


If you or someone you know is interesting in chaperoning or participating, call Harbor Docks between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and ask for Jackie, Gina or Becky. Pre-registration is required, so get on board while there are still spots open!

We are so thrilled about this upcoming day and hope to see everyone there!

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