On this 1 1/2 hour beach walk, Capt. Skip will explain where the sand, water and salt came from. The first half of the trip, we'll do some experiments to prove bouyancy and salinity. The second half, we'll identify dune plants, birds, shells and whatever else we can find on the beach.

You will learn how much salt is in sea water. We will find out and prove if we are more or less bouyant in sea water or fresh water by doing some simple experiments. You will learn the secrets of how Columbus and all early sea Captains navigated the oceans before the invention of the chronometer in 1760 ( H-4 John Harrison ). We will prove this one too. We will collect and identify shells. How is a shell made ? Learn what a bi-valve is. What is a univalve ? Why do many of the shells we collect have a little hole drilled in them? Who does that? We might see some zooplankton. What is that ? Phytoplanton? Want to learn about sea turtles? What's the deal with foam on the beach sometimes? Is there too much soap in our water? Capt. Skip will try and answer these questions and more.
Capt. Skip will also talk about crabs, jellyfish, dolphin, bull sharks, beach mice, butterflies, and sea turtles.

Yes, I will come to your major condo or hotel on the beach if you have enough in your party. We may depart from a different condo or beach resort if you want to.

Rates: Adults: $12. Kids 10 and under $5. Two years and under free.

All minors must be accompanied by a responcible adult.

Sorry, I'm not set up for credit or debit cards. I accept cash, travelers and personal checks made out to Janet Beebe.

Departure Times: Saturdays and Sundays 7am and 5:30pm by reservation.

Healthy Tips and things to bring: Sun protection lotion, sun glasses, hats, water. Collection containers for your kids to put shells in. I bring a limited supply of little shovels and buckets.

For reservations: Please call Capt Skip at 251 974-5055 or email sailorskip@yahoo.com

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