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April 1, 2008
Happy April Fools Day!
Just a reminder that EIC entries must be postmarked by on May 15, 2008. Email Loretta Lynn for rules and entry form at lorettalynn@mac.com.
If you have not renewed your FOWA membership, this will be your last Market Edge.
As always, send any current market needs or member news to me,
Kelly Braden
KJBraden1@aol.com
HIGHLIGHTED NEEDS
Sport Fishing
Sport Fishing needs images of sargassum weed, weedlines; downrigger fishing for wahoo, yellowfin tuna, other blue-water pelagics; small kids fishing (3-10 years or so best) -- must be in boats (not docks or beach) and saltwater (no bluegills etc) -- catching fish, fishing, sleeping, laughing with fish, crying with fish, etc.
Contributors should email editor Doug Olander at Doug.Olander@bonniercorp.com.
CURRENT MARKETS
Pacific Coast Sportfishing
Pacific Coast Sportfishing magazine invites writers to submit ideas for feature stories. Send a brief synopsis (50-100 words) or a couple of paragraphs from your piece. We cover exclusively saltwater sport angling in the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez and want stories that appeal to both novice and experienced anglers, particularly stories that describe intermediate to advanced techniques and concepts.
Features are 1,900 to 2,500 words; pay is $400. Mini-features are 1,500 to 1,900 words; pay is $300. All manuscripts should be accompanied by quality photos. We will award an additional $200 each issue to the feature story with the best photography to compliment the copy. Unsolicited manuscripts may be submitted either electronically or in print. Query us first with your story idea and thumbnails of the accompanying photos. Remember we have a 2 ˝-month lead time. In other words, stories for the June issue should be received by March 20. Plan accordingly when submitting seasonal stories. For complete guidelines contact Tony Trapolino, copy editor,
949-650-3474 ext. 203; tonyt@pcsportfishing.com; 881 Dover Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92663; .
Southern Boating
Independent, super-regional boating and travel magazine needs a seasoned editor for a full-time position in Florida. Candidates must be equally skilled at news and feature writing and copy editing/ rewriting as well as demonstrate production experience at a newspaper or magazine. Experience writing about nautical and marine trades subjects a plus, but significant boating experience could be substituted for the right candidate with technical and/or feature- writing background. The ability to interview sources professionally, write authoritatively and quickly, think clearly, work independently, generate story ideas, source art, and keep many projects moving forward simultaneously is as essential as a passion for boating and water sports. This is a mid-level-plus position with commensurate salary. We offer excellent benefits and room for advancement to individuals who can roll up their sleeves and produce. Send resume, letter of interest and two samples to marilyn@southern-boating.com or fax to 954-522-2260.
Wavelength Paddling Magazine
Promotes safe, ecologically sensitive paddling, guides paddlers to useful products and services, and explores marine issues. Pays up to $100. . Guidelines:
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PRESS TRIPS
Florida's Forgotten Coast - Soft Adventure Press Trip
Experience the natural beauty of the "other Florida" during a four/five-day soft adventure press trip. A treasure-trove, 'The Forgotten Coast' in Northwest Florida boasts incredible topography, pristine white quartz beaches, lush state parks and vast coastal wilderness. Kayak on rare coastal dune lakes, bike pine flatland trails, and fish in remote corners of the Sunshine State undiscovered by most Americans. Untamed lands and spectacular wildlife (including bald eagles) will be on view. Accommodations at AAA Four Diamond WaterColor Inn. Trip 1st or 2nd week of May, depending upon writer availability. Must have firm assignment with national or regional outlet. Contact: Andrea Cohen, andreac@spring-obrien.com.
212-620-7100 ext. 234.
Andrea Cohen
Spring O'Brien
50 W. 23rd St., 11th Fl.
New York, NY 10010
Email: andreac@spring-obrien.com
Tel: 212.620.7100
Budget Bike Tours Still Abound in Europe despite Falling Dollar
European Tour Companies Offer Weeklong Tours from $740 through BikeToursDirect
Contact:Jim Johnson
BikeToursDirect
423-756-8907
jjohnson@biketoursdirect.com
Chattanooga, Tenn., March 10, 2008 -- As the dollar continues to falter, European bicycle tour companies still offer excellent values, with many one-week tours under $1,000. Travelers in North America can book the tours through U.S.-based BikeToursDirect, which represents
38 European companies and offers nearly 200 tours on its website, .
Self-guided tours start at less than $800 (all prices listed are per person, double occupancy, based on early March 2008 exchange rates) and include lodging in 3-star hotels, daily breakfasts, luggage transfers, bicycle rentals, detailed route information and service hotline. For example, among self-guided programs, a one-week tour from Salzburg to Vienna, Austria, costs $740, a six-night bike-and- barge tour along Germanys Mosel River costs $770, a six-night tour in Italy from Bolzano to Verona costs $895, and a one-week tour in Frances Loire Valley costs $930.
Guided toursmost adding ride-along guides, support vans and dinnersstart at just over $800. A one-week guided tour exploring the region around Krakow, Poland, costs $825, a one-week tour along Germanys Rhine River costs $1040, a tour across Slovenia costs $1120, and a tour in Frances Provence region costs $1240.
Many tours are appropriate for families and novice cyclists.
BikeToursDirect bills its website as a one-stop resource for bike tours in Europe and helps cycle tourists find tours based on preferences like destination, month, duration, cost and level of difficulty. Clients book the tours and make all payments through BikeToursDirect, usually at the same prices charged by the European companies. The site also offers helpful advice and travel tips such as how to choose a tour and what clothes to bring.
The European companies are able to keep their tour prices down due to the low cost of doing business in their home countries, to a large volume of European clients and to the frequency of their toursmany with weekly and even daily departures. This gives the tour companies many economies of scale as well as the ability to negotiate low rates at hotels along the tour routes.
BikeToursDirects primary offices are at 1638 Berkley Circle, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37405. Telephone: 1-877-462-2423. Email: info@biketoursdirect.com.
Media Invited to Experience ‘Natural Clearwater Outdoors’
Ebe Bower
Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce
888-425-3279
EBower@ClearwaterFlorida.org
Travel media interested in experiencing natural Clearwater outdoors are invited to participate in a four-night familiarization trip from Tuesday, April 29 through Saturday, May 3, 2008. The focus of the trip is to introduce to a larger audience the broad array of outdoor recreational nature activities and soft adventure experiences available throughout the greater Clearwater area.
According to Ebe Bower, Vice President of Tourism for the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, and host on behalf of the city of Clearwater, the trip is an opportunity to continue to promote the area as an ideal destination for travelers seeking soft outdoor adventure, educational and family travel experiences.
'Over the past year we've promoted the assets of 'natural Clearwater,' says Bower. 'Because of the tremendous response we've received and the growing popularity of nature-based tourism, we're excited to continue showcasing what makes Clearwater one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.'
Along with receptions, presentations and other activities, the trip's itinerary will include a four-hour kayak trip throughout Caladesi Island State Park; a three-hour sail experience with Clearwater Community Sailing Center instructors; a two-hour guided hike along Honeymoon Island's Osprey Trail; a 'Marine Life Adventure' with Clearwater Marine Aquarium biologists and a 'Sunset and Stargazing Beach Walk' with a local naturalist.
The schedule will also include a presentation on Beach Walk, the city of Clearwater's $30 million beach promenade beautification project, and may allow free time for other activities.
Conditions and Requirements
For qualified media, the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce will provide round-trip air transportation (from a North American airport served by major carriers) to and from Tampa International Airport or St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport, ground transportation, accommodations (at the newly opened luxury Sandpearl Resort, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts), meals and passes to activities. Not included are connecting flights to and from airports not served by major carriers, personal amenities, souvenirs, and tips and gratuities.
Space is reserved for a maximum of six journalists on assignment.
Spouses, partners, children or guests cannot be accommodated.
Participants should be in good physical condition, and will be expected to take part in the activities planned for the trip.
Kayaking and sailing experience is not required, as instruction will be provided.
Interested media who would like to be considered for this trip must submit their name and credentials to Ebe Bower via e-mail
(EBower@ClearwaterFlorida.org) no later than Tuesday, March 25, 2008.
For freelance journalists, a letter of assignment is required.
Selected participants will be notified by March 28. Media who work for organizations that do not accept paid press trips, but are permitted to pay media rates, should also consider participating in the trip.
Disclaimers and Other Information
This release does not constitute an offer from the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce. The itinerary described herein is tentative and thus subject to change. In addition, the chamber reserves the right to cancel or modify the trip at any time. More details about chamber press trips are at Clearwater's tourism Web site online press room.
More information about Clearwater: info@ClearwaterFlorida.org; 888-425-3279 (toll free) or 727-461-0011.
EVENTS
The 3rd annual Melbourne Boat Show & Fishing Expo (CAM Expo) Presented by Coastal Angler Magazine!
Come visit the 3rd annual Melbourne Boat Show & Fishing Expo presented by Coastal Angler Magazine to be held at the Melbourne Auditorium April 18, 19 & 20, 2008!
This year’s new addition is a Seafood Feast with delicious local recipes cooked and served by Florida’s finest seafood vendors.
Those shopping for boats ranging in size from 10' to over 30' will find an extensive array of makes and models to choose from from the many attending boat dealers and manufactures.
Now established as east central Florida’s most comprehensive fishing and boating event, this year’s expo theme will be Education! We have enlisted a host of popular celebrities and the industry's most experienced, recognized experts to cover a wide range of topics from offshore trolling and bottom fishing to inshore shrimping and surf fishing with clinics seminars and presentations. Included in this lineup are:
~ Blair Wiggins of the TV Show Addictive Fishng. The Moganman will be doing seminars and demonstrating his Wright & McGill rods at his Addictive Fishing booth.
~ Mark Nichols, owner and inventor of DOA Lures is always a crowd favorite and Mark will be doing seminars and working his DOA booth during this event.
~ Rodney Smith, CAM publisher and member of the Emmy-award winning, Chevy Florida Fishing Report will be covering surf fishing techniques.
~ Captains Tom Van Horn and Chris Myers will be holding hands on workshops on rigging, knot tying, and other inshore tips and techniques by Mosquito Creek Outdoors Anglers Improvement Clinics throughout the expo. All demonstrations will be conducted by pro staff and professional captains.
~ Many local fishing icons and fishing captains will be on hand to answer questions about fishing, boating and other relative topics while also entertaining the crowd.
This Expo will also feature Hook Kids on Fishing program focusing on conservation and education on Saturday morning, 9-11am at the lake on Hibiscus Ave. Each of the first one hundred kids will receive a free rod, reel and tackle box. Registration is mandatory by calling the Melbourne Leisure Services at 321-255-4608.
The Marine Resources Council will be celebrating their 25th anniversary with a Lagoon Day on Saturday at the Expo. Come let the MRC’s volunteers teach you about water quality and how you can measure water quality on your corner of the IRL. For the kids they’ll provide fish painting and other hands on learning experiences.
Hours are 10-6pm on Friday and Saturday, April 18-19; 10-5pm on Sunday, April 20. Admission is $7 for those over 12 years of age.
Friday admission is free to all, and there are $2 discount coupons available online at AnglerMagazine.com and in local area newspapers. Door prizes include tackle, charters and other industry related equipment.
For exhibitor information call (321) 427-3511 or e-mail CAMFishingExpo@aol.com. See the complete program of speakers and seminars at .
MEMBER CORNER
Bob Bass recently celebrated his 70th birthday on March 9th. Happy Birthday Bob! Bob also soloed an airplane on March 14 and will soon have his license if all goes well. Bob said, “Lind and some of my kids and grandkids took me to the north Lakeland Hooters for my 70th birthday. The wings were great and the girls weren't bad either.”
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FYI
From Mike Walker:
BoatU.S. Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program Needs Your Help to Add More Loaner Locations Donations Sought to Grow Life-Saving Program for Boaters, Anglers The nation’s only program that lends kid-sized life jackets for free to boaters or anglers is looking to grow. The BoatU.S. Foundation’s Life Jacket Loaner Program, which offers infant, toddler and children’s life jackets at over 350 nationwide locations has launched a campaign to raise $50,000 in additional funds to meet increasing demand by establishing new loaner locations at marinas, boat ramps, waterside resorts, boat clubs, bait shops, towboats, fire houses and other public facilities. The life jackets are typically loaned out for a day or weekend.
Started in 1997, the program has loaned out life jackets on average more than 50,000 times a year – and saved three lives – as well as given thousands of parents peace of mind knowing that their children are wearing a correctly fitted life jacket.
A tax-deductible donation of only $10 will buy one vest-style life jacket and $250 will create a completely new, fully stocked loaner site. The $50,000 fundraising drive will also help replenish life jackets at some existing locations. Funding for the program is also supported in part by the 650,000 members of BoatU.S.
“When boaters or anglers bring young guests aboard, they may not have the right-sized life jacket or a child may have outgrown their old jacket, so the youngster is sometimes put in one that is too big, or worse, goes without one,” said BoatU.S. Foundation Program Manager Ted Sensenbrenner.
“Putting a kid in an ill-fitted jacket can be dangerous. Once in the water, small children can easily slip out of them,” he added.
Since many states, as well as a federal rule, now require life jackets to be worn by children, the loaner program has helped out families caught unaware of such requirements.
Go to BoatUS.com/Foundation to make your donation online or mail your donation to: BoatU.S. Foundation, c/o Life Jacket Loaner Program, 880 South Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304. To find a loaner site in your area visit BoatUS.com/foundation/ljlp.
The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit education and research organization
primarily funded by the voluntary contributions of BoatU.S. members.
The Foundation operates more than a dozen programs including the only accredited, free, online general boating safety course, a low-cost EPIRB rental program, and the “Help Stop the Drops” national clean fueling campaign. It has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants for nonprofit groups for boating safety and environmental projects.
Mike Walker
Walker Agency
Suite 160
15855 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480.483.0185
www.walkeragency.com
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