Third Annual Martin Luther King Day Weekend
First Coast Trail Forgers Walking Club
FERNANDINA BEACH, FL - 6 WALKS OVER 4 DAYS
DATES: Friday, January 15, 2016 – Monday, January 18, 2016
We have sanctioned three walks in the Fernandina Beach, FL Area
for the weekend of January 15 through January 18, 2016: one in
American Beach, one at Ft. Clinch and one on the Amelia Island
Hike/bike Trail which crosses the Crady Fishing Bridge. In addition we have 3 Year Round
Events in Fernandina Beach.
INFORMATION CONTACT: Diana Sherrill 904-608-4689 (cell) or
diana.sherrill3@gmail.com or Kristin Raasch 904-563-6953 (cell) or
kraasch1725@gmail.com. See the club web site at:
http://www.firstcoasttrailforgerswalkingclub.org/
HOTEL INFORMATION: We have arranged for a group rate at the:
Days Inn & Suites, 2707 Sadler Rd., Fernandina Beach, Fl, Phone: 904-277-2300
Rate for 2 double beds is:
$79 for Fri & Sat + 11% tax + $6.95 resort fee totaling $94.64 per night
$59 for Sun + 11% tax + 6.95 resort fee totaling $72.44
Total for 3 nights will be $261.72
This rate will be under FCTF Walking Club and good until 12/15/15. We have a block of 20 rooms at this
time, so we suggest you go ahead and make your reservations now to assure that you get the special rate.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON TROLLEY TOUR: Meet at the corner of Front and Centre Sts. at the
Marina, Fernandina Beach at 2:45 pm.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm: We have arranged for a 2 hour guided historic tour of the Fernandina
area on a trolley. The cost per person will be $15. To have this tour, we will need a
minimum of 25 to sign up and pay by December 15, 2015. The maximum we can
accommodate is 36. You can do this with your preregistration or separately. If we don’t
have the minimum, your money will be refunded. The tour is scheduled later in the
afternoon so that you would have time to walk a 5K or 10K Friday before the tour.
MEALS:
Friday evening, 6 – 9 pm: Join us for light/medium snacks in the meeting room off the
lobby of the Days Inn. Bring your own beverage of choice. You may also preregister Friday
evening and/or stamp books.
Saturday lunch, 11:30am – 1:00 pm: We will be having lunch at Sandy Bottoms
http://www.sandybottomsamelia.com at 2910 Atlantic Ave. in Fernandina Beach. We will
need a head count to give to the restaurant. So please RSVP on your preregistration form
or to Kristin or Diana by January 2, 2016. You will be able to order off the menu and
separate checks will be available. The restaurant is located at the start point for the
afternoon group walk. No other meals have been planned.
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CULTURAL AND DINING OPPORTUNITIES ON AMELIA ISLAND:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g34218Fernandina_Beach_Amelia_Island_Florida-Vacations.html
http://www.ameliaisland.com/request-brochure/
DESCRIPTION: The Fernandina Beach area is rich in history and physical beauty. It offers
historic architecture, beaches, marshes, a lighthouse, a historic fort and nature trails. The
six walks we have scheduled vary greatly in character and will give you the opportunity to
see the great diversity this area offers.
STIPULATIONS: The events are free to non-credit walkers, open to everyone, and take
place regardless of weather conditions. No refunds are provided after the start of the walk.
PRE REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: All walkers must register for a
walk before they walk it. We encourage preregistration (see waiver and registration
form). If not preregistered, you may sign up for any or all walks on Friday night or
Saturday morning at our hotel. After that, all unregistered walkers will sign up for non
YRE walks at the group walk start point ½ hour before that group walk begins. At the
group walks you can only register for that walk.
The following chart summarizes your registration options:
Postmark by
Pre register for any or all Pre registering
Pre
1/2/15
walks
will speed up
Registration
the whole
process.
Friday,
6 – 9 p.m.
Pre register for any or all In meeting
1/15/16
walks and stamp books
room off lobby
of the Days Inn
Sat, 1/16/16 6:30 – 9:00 am
Pre register for any or all In the meeting
walks and stamp books
room off lobby
of the Days Inn
1/15 –
½ hr before group Register for only the
For those who
1/18/15
walk at starting
walk the group is
have not
point
walking at that time.
already
registered
You may walk these walks at any time during the weekend after you have registered for
them. You should plan on starting any walk no later than 2:30 p.m. and finishing by 5:30
p.m. All walks return to the start and the completion time is 1 to 3 hours. For those who
wish to walk with others we have scheduled group walks for all 6 walks.
PARTICIPATION: This is a fun event for all persons. People of all ages are welcome to
participate though an adult must accompany children under 12.
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FOOD and WATER: In Florida we encourage you to carry your own drinking water and
bug repellant. We also encourage you to use sunscreen. Availability of restrooms will be
listed under the descriptions of individual walks.
SANCTIONED: All events are sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a
member of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).
DISCLAIMER: The sponsors will expend every reasonable effort to make this event safe
and enjoyable for all; however, The American Volkssport Association or its subsidiary
clubs are not responsible for theft or loss of personal belongings or property.
AWARDS: None
FEES: Walks are free. Fee for AVA/IVV credit stamp is $3.
LOCATIONS:
1. Egan’s Creek Greenway – Group Walk: 1/15/16 – register at 11:30 am – walk at 12:00 noon
The Greenway Walk on Amelia Island is truly a unique walk along the Egan's Creek Greenway. As you stroll
along the greenway you will see a variety of wildlife from birds to armadillos. In addition you will notice many
kinds of flora. Muddy conditions may be possible if heavy rains precede this event; plan accordingly.
Restrooms are available at the Start Point and along the route.
Trail Rating: 2C
Distances: 5 and 10K
Special Programs: Animal Safari, Boardwalks, Murals, Rainbow Color-Named Places, Trekking With the Trees,
You'll Never Walk Alone
Start Point For YRE registration, Residence Inn, 2301 Sadler, 32034 (904)277-2440. Start box at Front Desk
of Residence Inn. Once registered, drive to back left corner of parking lot. Designated parking spaces for
Greenway walkers. If preregistered or doing the group walk, walk from the Day’s Inn or park in the back of the
hotel lot in the designated spots for Greenway users.
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/ZAmCn
2. American Beach Historic Area – Group walk: 1/16/16 – register 8:30 am , walk at 9 am.
AL Lewis, an African American insurance executive purchased 216 acres of beachfront property in 1935. From
that time until the early 1960s, American Beach became a mecca for African-Americans. At the time it was the
rare beach resort at which African Americans were welcome. People came from across the South for the sun,
surf, sand, balmy ocean breezes and the world class entertainment acts such as Duke Ellington. Several factors
led to the decline in the area includding Hurricane Dora and the signing of the Civil Rights Act. Today the
history of the area is preserved in the American Beach Museum. NaNa, the tallest sand dune in FL is also
located in American Beach. Restrooms available at Start Point and along route.
Trail Rating: 1A or 1C. The beach walk portion of the walk is only doable at low tide, so if the tide isn’t low, or
a walker prefers not to walk on the beach an alternative route along the hike/bike path is provided.
Distances: 6K or 10K
Special Programs: Walk in a City Park, Boardwalks, National Register of Historic Places, Walking the USA A-Z,
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Start Point: Burney Park, 5614 Gregg Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/ts9k4
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3. Lighthouse Walk – Group Walk: 1/16/16 – register at 1:00 pm walk at 1:30 pm
The Light House Walk takes you through 1950-70s neighbor hoods of Fernandina Beach. The middle of the
route you will walk through a beautiful canopy of trees passing the historic Light House. Restrooms available at
Start Point.
Trail Rating: 1A
Distances: 5K and 10K
Special Programs: Animal Safari, Boardwalks, Trekking With the Trees, You’ll Never Walk Alone
Start Point: The YRE normal start point is at Hampton Inn, 19 S Second, (904)491-4911. From that point
you will drive to Main Beach park to start the walk. Directions are included in the walk directions. If you are
preregistered or are walking the group walk, you may go directly to the Main Beach Parking Lot, 2910 Atlantic
Ave.,Fernandina Beach.
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/pHnHN . Park near the skateboard park.
4. George Crady Pier Fishing Bridge – Group walk: 1/17/16 – register at 8:30 am, walk at 9:00 am
This trail first goes across a one mile long fishing bridge over Nassau sound and then continues into Amelia
Island State Park. After a beach walk, the route then goes along a hike/bike trail and back over the bridge to the
Start Point. The beach walk is only doable at low tide, so if the tide isn’t low, or a walker prefers not to walk on
the beach an alternative route along the hike/bike path is provided. The bridge is located 8 miles south of
Fernandina Beach. Restrooms are not available at the Start Point, but are available along the route.
Fees: There is a $2 fee per car for entrance to the parking lot payable in an honor box in the parking area.
Exact change is required.
Trail Rating: 1C
Distances: 5K and 10K
Special Programs: Bridges, Walking the USA A-Z, You’ll Never Walk Alone
Start Point: Big Talbot Island Boat Ramp parking lot on the south end of the George Crady Fishing Pier. The
address of the bridge is 9000 Heckscher Dr., Fernandina Beach, FL. This address will get you close with your
GPS but you will still need to look for the parking area to the south of the bridge.
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/yVz29 From Fernandina Beach, go approx. 8 miles and take the first right
after you cross the bridge into the parking area.
5. Historic Downtown Fernandina – Group Walk 1/17/16 – Register at 1:00 am, walk at 1:30 pm
The city’s historic district on Amelia Island will captivate you with its variety of architectural styles. You’ll pass
part of the Victorian District, wonder at the many varied and inviting Bed/Breakfast establishments and delight
in the proliferation of quaint stores and restaurants on Centre St. Restrooms available at Start Point.
Trail Rating: 1A
Distances: 6K and 10K
Special Programs Alternative Capitals, Animal Safari, Honoring Our Flag, National Register of Historic Places,
Points of Reference, Take a Walk In a City Park, Trekking With the Trees, Walk the USA – Street by Street,
Water Towers
Start Point: Hampton Inn, 19 S Second, (904)491-4911
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/cwqvR
6. Ft. Clinch State Park – Group Walk: 1/18/16 – register at 8:30 am, walk at 9:00 am.
Ft. Clinch is located at the mouth of the St. Mary’s River in Fernandina Beach. The park is 1400 acres and
contains 3 miles of shorelines. The fort itself was built in the 19th century. Our walk will follow nature trails
through the park and a walk on the beach. A wide variety of wildlife lives throughout the park. If you desire,
you can walk through the fort before or after the walk. Restrooms are available at the Start Point.
Fees: $6 per vehicle (6-8 people), $4 single occupancy vehicle. There is an additional $2 per person admission
fee to the fort.
Trail Rating: 1C
Distances: 5K and 10K
Special Programs: Honoring Our Flag, Walking the USA A-Z
Start Point: Ft. Clinch State Park parking area, 2601 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL.
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/EofgH. After passing the ranger’s station, drive 3 miles to the parking lot
located by the fort.
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REGISTRATION AND WAIVER FORMS
Please print/copy this page; complete forms and sign waiver. You may sign up to 2 people with same
address. All must sign waiver (adult for children under 16). Mail with check made out to FCTF Walking
Club to: David Yarbrough, FCTF Treasurer, 560 Redberry Lane, St. Johns, FL, 32259 postmarked by January
2, 2016. You can write one check for both participants.
Name #1: _________________________________ Name #2:______________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone:______________________________ Cell Phone:______________________________________
Email #1:__________________________________Email #2:________________________________________
Check desired walks and social events below:
Walks
Sign Waiver
Participant
Historic
Downtown
Fernandina Bch.
YRE
#1
Lighthouse Walk
YRE
#1
No
Credit/Free
Trolley Tour Friday afternoon
– 3:00 – 5:00 pm
#1
$15.00
#2
$15.00
#2
Friday night Meet and Greet
6:00 – 9:00 pm
#1
Free
#2
Free
#2
American Beach
IVV Credit
$3.00
Social Events
#1
Saturday lunch at Sandy
Bottoms after morning walk
#!
Self pay
#2
Self pay
#2
Crady Fishing
Pier
#1
Ft. Clinch
#1
#2
#2
Egan’s Creek
Greenway YRE
Total due for walks: $_________________
Total due for Social
Events:
$_________________
#1
#2
Total Enclosed:
$_______________
Waiver
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in American Volkssport Association volkssporting programs and related events and activities,
the undersigned:
1. Agrees that before or during my participation, if I believe anything is unsafe, I will immediately advise the event supervisor or other person in authority
at the volkssporting program and the related events and activities of such conditions and refuse to participate.
2. Acknowledges and fully understands that each participant will be engaging in activities that could involve risk of serious injury, including permanent
disability and
death, and severe social and economic losses which might result not only from my own actions, inactions or negligence of others, or the condition of the
premises, the trail or any equipment used. Further, that there may be other risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time;
3. Assumes all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following injury, permanent disability or death;
4. Release, waive, discharge and promise not to sue the American Volkssport Association, its affiliated clubs, their respective administrators, directors,
agents, or other volunteers and employees of the organization, other participants, sponsoring 87agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable,
owners and leasers of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “releasees”, from demands, losses or damages on
account of injury, including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the releasee or
otherwise.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY
SIGNING IT AND SIGN IT VOLUNTARILY. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT IF I PLACE MY NAME ON THE FORM UPON WHICH THIS WAIVER
AND RELEASE IS PRINTED, THAT I VOLUNTARILY AGREE THAT I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIALRIGHTS.
Signature
#1:_________________________________________________________________________
Signature
#2:__________________________________________________________________________