Safety First

Marya never leaves home without her trusty flares and VHF.

Operation Ransom Rescue... of the ferry.

So... this one time, the instructors thought they were done paddling, but they weren't. They all hopped on the ferry to go collect students... and then they all hopped off the ferry to push the ferry through the mud, to go collect the students. 

The physical fitness was rivaled only by the good cheer.

Crocs Mr. January

The photo of this month's Crocs representative was submitted by an adoring (and sneaky) fan. Sometimes it looks like a guy is taking pictures of an airboat, but sometimes he's taking pictures of you. If you're wearing Crocs, watch out... there's always February.

Random Ransom

Nuthin' like a little nighttime deissue. A little bit cold and a lotta bit teamwork. Then, while the instructor-types Ransomed on for part deux, some of us got our Mag on. Luckily, we brought along Sailing for Beginners, which Patsy read cover to cover before taking the helm. (She got a 98% on the written test at the end of the trip.)

William Jewell Fitness Extravaganza

The '08 - '09 William Jewell crews prepared for their run/paddle PCE combo, surrounded by staff who know the importance of hydrating and stretching... like Ryan Havner, for example.

New Boards, Boxing, Birthday, and Buddies. Awww

With record-breaking efficiency, Marya, Chavo, KShon, Mary, Keith, and

 Lee crafted new boards.

 Josh Allen rang in the BIG 3-0 by keeping in peak physical condition... boxing with Ryan on the Wii. 

We've got lots of friendly (and plenty goofy) faces around as Ransom gets under way.

Sailing Away

Luiz & Janelle prepared for a 'Glades adventure. 

Josh & Farlin sailed on the Mag to resupply Corey & Alan's William Jewell crew. 

Mary & Marie looked over paperwork after deissue with the Girl Scouts.