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Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Solway Yacht Club members enjoy three great days of sailing
The cadets took part in an Easter Eggstravaganza on Good Friday followed by two days of races for club members. Three days of sailing in wind, rain and sun made Easter 2025 a great one for all Solway Yacht Club sailors while the powerboaters joined in the Easter Day sunshine, returning on Sunday after a particularly successful fishing trip. Good Friday hatched the Easter Eggstravaganza with 20 young cadets, supported by three youth members and a team of adults manning the safety and support boats. First job was a refresher in rigging and preparing the boats after being laid up over the winter. Once launched the plan was to race around a short course gathering prizes and inflatables en route. Starting in damp conditions, light winds made this tricky before the race was cut short with crews swimming to steal prizes from one another. With heavy rain now dampening the support crews, by this time it didn't matter to the cadets, all returning to the pier to claim their prizes. Great fun was had by all. Rather more serious sailing for the cadets continued over the weekend with two days of coaching and race training by the club's team of instructors. Given the neap tides and late high water, the sailing committee had decided Saturday and Sunday's Easter Series would be four river races, saving time sailing out into the bay. The unusual format included two races each day, starting just off the club pier with competition in full view of Kippford's Easter visitors on the waterfront and bars. After a briefing by race officer, Ian Purkis, and with a gusty easterly swirling around the estuary, a reaching start had the fleet heading downstream against the tide to round the notorious G buoy. The fickle wind had the fleet in all sorts of frustrations, one moment gusty, the next windless, then gusty in the opposite direction, conditions to challenge everyone. Nevertheless, the Flying Fifteen of Scott Train and Anne Stewart led the fleet back upstream to a turning mark just off the Black Stone. Never far behind, Toby Iglehart (ILCA 6) was heading for the race win after handicap corrections, with Dewi Williams not far behind in another ILCA 6, demoting the Flying Fifteen to third. Race two and another reaching start, this time in the opposite direction. A few yards short of the Black Stone mark, Steve Gaughan and Paul Bannister in the Osprey had a big moment and capsized while the rest of the fleet rounded and sailed off downstream. The Train/Stewart Flying Fifteen again led with an increasing margin while Iglehart also had a capsize, recovering in lightening time to continue the chase, catching and passing Williams. To avoid G buoy, the course had been shortened with a turning mark in full view of the many village visitors. The recovering Osprey helm was confused and sailed past the mark losing more time, meanwhile the Flying Fifteen stretched her lead to win. Easter Day and completely different conditions – warm sunshine and a very pleasant sea breeze from the south. Richard Colbeck, race officer set a similar course and race three started. The lighter wind and neap tide had all the fleet trying to avoid the incoming flood tide, but the low water level caught most out touching the Kippford mud, several more than once. This time it was the Finn of Scott McColm's turn to chase the Train/Stewart Flying Fifteen with the next three never far behind leading to a very close result after handicap corrections, five seconds separating third and fifth in an hour-long race. The final race of the Easter series saw the Osprey come good, Steve Gaughan sailing with wife Lynda, taking line honours but still the Flying Fifteen won on handicap. Further back the mud certainly won with Ian Purkis and Philippa Kos throwing away a good start and upwind leg, sailing straight into the sticky stuff, necessitating Ian to go in to push the Firefly off, not once but twice, result, last place. However, a lovely sail in beautiful conditions to round off the Easter events. Results Easter Series River Races – 1 Scott Train and Anne Stewart (Flying Fifteen); 2 Dewi Williams (ILCA6); 3 Scott McColm (Finn); 4 Toby Iglehart (ILCA6); 5 Steve Gaughan and Paul Bannister/Lynda Gaughan (Osprey); 6 Ian Purkis and Philippa Kos (Firefly).
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
City of Jacksonville opens new playground at Friendship Fountain
On Saturday, the City of Jacksonville cut the ribbon on its newest playground, offering a new place for kids to play Downtown. The St. Johns River Park playground welcomed kids for the first time during the city's Easter Eggstravaganza event. The history-themed play space features a large sailing ship as a centerpiece. Despite the playground's completion, there's still more to come to the St. Johns River Park. The Downtown Jacksonville website says it will have restrooms, a wedding venue, picnic area, and interpretive gardens 'to help tell the story of the city's founding and the American Heritage River at the heart of our city.' See a site plan and renderings below: Completion is scheduled for early 2026. Just two days before the ribbon-cutting, Friendship Fountain reopened following two weeks of maintenance, which added a new coat of paint and mechanical improvements. The fountain reopened last February after renovations. It originally opened in 1965. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Easter Egg Hunt Guide for Central Florida: Spots for your kids this year
The City of Ocoee presents its annual 'Easter Eggstravaganza' featuring a helicopter egg drop, egg hunt, games, music, rides, and food trucks, all happening outside the Ocoee Lakeshore Center. This event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19 at 125 N. Lakeshore Drive in Ocoee. Prior to the outdoor activities, families can enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for $12 per person, with advance registration required. For more details, contact: 407-905-3180 or visit The Magic 107.7 Easter Egg Hunt offers children a chance to explore the bunny trail and find hidden eggs in nine separate hunts. This free event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to noon on April 19 at 155 W. Warren Ave. in downtown Longwood. On the same morning, a 'Bunny Breakfast' will be served starting at 9 a.m., featuring sausage patties, pancakes, beverages, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny for $9 per adult and $7 per child aged 3-10. For more details, visit Launch Orlando offers an egg hunt along with arts and crafts, Easter Bunny photos, and indoor jumping activities. There are designated time slots for different age groups: toddler time runs from 8 to 10 a.m., a special needs egg hunt is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., and the session for older kids ages 6-10 begins at 10 a.m. on April 19. Tickets cost $15 for this event held at 610 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando. For more details, visit Faith Assembly of God offers children's activities across its three campuses, featuring an activity zone, food trucks, and continuous Easter egg hunts every 30 minutes. The celebration is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19. The locations include 9307 Curry Ford Road and 2740 E. Michigan St. in Orlando, as well as 2641 Red Bug Lake Road in Casselberry. For more details, visit The Central Florida Zoo presents a 'Hippity Hop Adventure' featuring the Easter Bunny, offering opportunities to gather treats, create crafts, and enjoy games. Children can take photos with the Easter Bunny. The festivities occur from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 19 and are included with zoo admission ($19.95-$27.95) at 3755 W. Seminole Blvd. in Sanford. For additional details, visit CrossLife Church in Oviedo offers children an exciting morning filled with games, inflatables, Easter egg hunts, entertainment, food trucks, and more. This free event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19 at 45 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. For more details, visit Island H2O Live is hosting an 'Egg-Stravaganza' for water park guests, featuring hidden eggs for kids to find. Available prizes include complimentary snacks and cabanas. This egg hunt, which comes with park admission, will take place on April 19-20 at 3230 Inspiration Drive in Kissimmee. For more details, visit The Visitor Information Center in Davenport, Central Florida, is holding an Easter event featuring activities for children, giveaways, and egg hunts every hour. Attendees have opportunities to win special prizes during the celebrations, taking place from 9 a.m. to noon on April 19 at 101 Adventure Court, Davenport. For more details, visit: Lake Eola Park plays host to an Easter egg hunt and festival from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20 at 512 E. Washington St. in Orlando. More information: Church At The Cross welcomes families for two inclusive celebrations during Easter weekend. The first Easter egg hunt at 3:30 p.m. on April 19 is tailored toward the special needs community with sensory-friendly options, eggs for children with visual impairments, mobility-friendly areas and beeping eggs. Easter Sunday brings a celebration with kid-friendly festivities including snacks, balloon animals, yard games, photo booths and an Easter egg hunt. This experience is available beginning at 10:15 a.m. April 20 at 700 Good Homes Road in Orlando. More information: " Eat, Pray, Swim " at Lucky's Lake Swim has been a cherished tradition in Central Florida for at least ten years. The event kicks off with a sunrise service at 6:55 a.m. on April 20, followed by an open-water swim and a pancake breakfast. Participation in the swim is optional for all attendees. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to the event at 6645 Lake Cane Drive in Orlando. For additional details, visit SeaWorld Orlando, in collaboration with Z88.3 FM and the JWLKRS, provides a complimentary Easter sunrise service featuring worship led by Matt Heard from Thrive Ministries, who will share the Easter message. The gates will open at 5 a.m., with the service starting at 6:30 a.m. on April 20, located at 7007 SeaWorld Drive in Orlando. For further details, visit Gaylord Palms Resort offers families numerous spring activities until April 20. Guests can enjoy a horticultural exhibit in the atrium, a new light display, a themed escape room, and interactive animal experiences. On April 19-20 at designated times, children can participate in a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny. Spring celebrations are ongoing until April 20 at 6000 W. Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee. For further details, visit The Morse Museum in Winter Park celebrates with free admission Friday-Sunday of Easter weekend, in addition to live music from 5-8 p.m. Friday. The museum is open 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. April 18, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19 and 1-4 p.m. April 20 at 445 N. Park Ave. in Winter Park. More information: Promenade at Sunset Walk hosts an Easter car and truck show on Saturday of Easter weekend, complete with live music by DJ Jennifer, appearances by the Easter Bunny and thousands of Easter eggs hidden around the Promenade and distributed by show car drivers. All makes and models are invited to participate in the show. The free event begins at 9 a.m. April 19 31 at 3251 Margaritaville Blvd. in Kissimmee. More information: Old Town Kissimmee offers an Easter Bunny meet and greet from 2-4 p.m. April 19 at 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. More information: Icon Park allows visitors to have their photo taken with the Easter Bunny, and every photo package purchased includes a free ride on the Carousel at the Promenade. Guests can also receive discounts to The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Sea Life Orlando Aquarium. The experience costs $20 per adult or $10 per child and is available 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily through April 19 at 8375 International Drive in Orlando. Advanced reservations are required. More information: The Mall at Millenia offers Easter Bunny photos to celebrate the season through April 19 at 4200 Conroy Road in Orlando. A $15 deposit is required for reservations online. More information: The Florida Mall offers families the opportunity to take a photo with the Easter Bunny through April 19 at 8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. Online reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, visit Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Escatawpa Hollow Park beach access reopens in time for Easter
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Beach and river access at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground has been reopened to the public, according to a news release from the Mobile Public Affairs Department. 'We can't live here anymore': Orange Beach property owner in four-year battle with rising water has learned the Escatawpa River has returned to safe levels allowing the public to enjoy the water at Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground, 15551 Moffett Road, Wilmer, AL 36587. The reopening is just in time for Mobile's 'Easter Eggstravaganza' event happening Saturday, April 19, according to the release. Escatawpa Hollow Park & Campground will also be open on Easter Sunday, along with the following Mobile County Parks: West Mobile County Park River Delta Marina & Campground Memories Fish Camp Chickasabogue Park Bayfront Park Local fishermen reel in a 700 pound bluefin tuna off Gulf Coast For more information on the Easter event, visit the Mobile County Park's Easter Eggstravaganza page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
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The Charleston Place hosting Easter Eggstravaganza
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Charleston Place will hold its Easter Eggstravaganza this weekend with children's activities, live bunnies, and a lavish brunch. Festivities will begin Saturday morning, when guests will be able to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and pet live bunnies, chicks, and ducks. There will also be a 'build-your-own-bouquet' flower bar for purchase. Activities will begin at 11 a.m. Charleston area churches to hold Easter sunrise services 'We are so excited to host our magical Easter celebrations again this year for locals and guests,' said Becky Hubbard, Managing Director, The Charleston Place. 'At The Charleston Place, we love celebrating holidays and creating moments for people to connect and share memorable experiences, whether it's enjoying an over-the-top brunch in The Palmetto Cafe or participating in our complimentary family-friendly activities in the Market Street Circle courtyard.' Guests and locals can enjoy afternoon tea with the Easter Bunny on Sunday at 11 a.m., featuring pastries, savory bites, and the hotel's custom tea blend, the Palmetto Peach. The bunny will be hopping around for photo opportunities during the day. Finally, on both days, the Palmetto Café will host its popular Easter brunch with stations serving pimento cheese grits, stuffed lamb loin, oysters, and grilled local Mahi Mahi. There will also be an assortment of freshly-baked treats, including Challah Bread French Toast, chocolate croissants, and 'Jimmy Red' cornbread. Reservations for the brunch, breakfast buffet, or the afternoon tea can be made through Resy. There will not be an Easter egg hunt at the hotel this year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
