Jekyll Island is proud to announce the winners of the Seventh Annual Turtle Crawl Triathlon. Over 500 athletes participated in the Olympic Distance Triathlon, the Sprint Triathlon or the 5K Fun Run/Walk. A portion of the proceeds raised will go to support the ongoing operation of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island.  For more information about the Turtle Crawl Triathlon visit gamultisports.com. For more information on the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island visit georgiaseaturtlecenter.org

Olympic Distance Triathlon Results

OVERALL MALE RESULTS

1  Samuel Morgan	Atlanta GA
2  Dennis Reardon	Canton GA
3  Daniel C Arnett	Atlanta GA

OVERALL FEMALE RESULTS

1  Jennifer Ashley Walz	Savannah GA
2  Katherine Clark Tindol	Suwanee GA
3  Kimberly Dunker	Athens GA

Sprint Distance Triathlon Results

OVERALL MALE RESULTS

1   Buff Leary	St Simons Isl GA
2   Tony Hammett	Douglasville GA
3   Kalen Smith	Savannah GA

OVERALL FEMALE RESULTS

1    Jamye Specht	St Simons Isl GA
2    Caroline Geiken	St. Simons Isl GA
3    Camille Gilbert	Atlanta GA

5K Fun Run Results

MALE OVERALL WINNER

1   Matthew Garmon	Waycross GA
2   Bryan Holcomb
3   Ben Burkett	Brunswick GA

FEMALE OVERALL WINNER

1  Allisone Espelosin	Atlanta GA
2   Brooke Shivers	Evans GA
3   Macy Flick	Brunswick GA

Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl Triathlon - 5K Run/Walk Winners by Age Group

MALE AGE GROUP:  15 & Under

Coleman Duncan        Forsyth GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  15 & Under

Caitlin Forkin               Peachtree City GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  16 - 19

Tyler Kersten             Blackshear GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  16 - 19

Lacey Avery               Conyers GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  20 - 24

Nicole Lee                  Hinesville GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  25 - 29

Jason Palmer             Winder GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  25 - 29

Katie West                 Saint Augustine FL

MALE AGE GROUP:  30-34

Andrew Robertson      Brunswick GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  30 - 34

Teresa Lareau

FEMALE AGE GROUP:

Debbie Corey             St. Simons Island GA

FEMALE MASTERS OVERALL RESULTS

Joanna Cook              Brunswick GA

MALE MASTERS OVERALL RESULTS

Auguste Murphy         Brunswick GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  40 - 44

Joe Barber                 St. Simons Island GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  40 - 44

Tami Barber              St. Simons Island GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  45 - 49

James Flick               St Petersburg FL

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  45 - 49

Valerie Patrick            Marietta GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  50 - 54

William Vicory            Marietta GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  50 - 54

Jennifer West              Jacksonville FL

MALE AGE GROUP: 55-59

Jeff West                   Jacksonville FL

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  55 - 59

Mary Pafford              Brunswick GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  60 - 64

Rob Mason                 Lakeland FL

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  60 - 64

Jane Lafferty               Brunswick GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  65 - 69

Linda Snavely               Lakeland FL

Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl Triathlon - Sprint Triathlon Winners by Age Group

MALE AGE GROUPS

MALE AGE GROUP:  15 & Under

Tad Ellsworth             Canton GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  16 - 19

Thomas Millican         St Simons Isl GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  20 - 24

Brent Snodgrass         Atlanta GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  25 - 29

Grant Byrum               Alpharetta GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  30 - 34

Christopher Smith      Bonaire GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  35 - 39

Hugh Adams               Brunswick GA

MALE MASTERS CHAMPION

David Howard              Savannah GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  40 - 44

Steve White                Pooler GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  45 - 49

Richard Broxson        St Simons Isl GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  50 - 54

Wade Patrick           Marietta GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  55 - 59

Randy Chew             Pelham GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  60 - 64

Neal Sessions          Watkinsville GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  65 - 69

Steve Derrick             Marietta GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  70 - 98

Bobby Huggins            St Simons Isl GA

FEMALE AGE GROUPS

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  15 & Under

Alex Deregnacourt     Brunswick GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  20 - 24

Nicole Jones            Savannah GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  25 - 29

Emily Puskar            Richmond Hill GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  30 - 34

Amber Wellman       St. Simons Island

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  35 - 39

Wendy McLaughlin      Smyrna GA

FEMALE MASTERS CHAMPION

Debra Hopkins            Grovetown GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  40 - 44

Kim Ruple            Tyrone GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  45 - 49

Mary Stuart Bland       Atlanta GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  55 - 59

Kathy Bruce             Atlanta GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  60 - 64

Judith Garrard          Lawrenceville GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  65 - 69

Sharon Blount            Saint Simons Island GA

OTHER

PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED

Brad Wallace Erlandson   Clarkston MI

CLYDESDALE 200 +

Jeff Specht              St Simons Isl GA

ATHENA

Sherilyn Dawn Narker     Decatur GA

Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl Triathlon -Olympic Distance Winners by Age Group

MALE AGE GROUPS

MALE AGE GROUP:  20 - 24

Dane A Teszler          Atlanta GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  25 - 29

Ryan Williams            Savannah GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  30 - 34

Russ Marshall            Sugar Hill GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  35 - 39

Pete Doedens             Cumming GA

MALE MASTERS CHAMPION

Nathan Nevid             Lake Park FL

MALE AGE GROUP:  40 - 44

Michael Kitchens         Danville GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  45 - 49

Jeff Plank                   Atlanta GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  50 - 54

Keith Woodward          Atlanta GA

MALE AGE GROUP:  55 - 59

Jeremy Smith              Jacksonville FL

MALE AGE GROUP:  60 - 64

Ron Joel Weiss            Oak Island NC

MALE AGE GROUP:  70 - 98

William O. Stubbs, Jr.   Statesboro GA

FEMALE AGE GROUPS

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  20 - 24

Susie Klonicki               Marietta GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  25 - 29

Leigh White                 Pooler GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  30 - 34

Ellen Kohl                   Athens GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  35 - 39

Nancy Meck                Atlanta GA

FEMALE MASTERS CHAMPION

Elizabeth Jones           Macon GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  40 - 44

Cherie Blanzola           Beaufort SC

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  45 - 49

Natalie Taylor             Alpharetta GA

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  50 - 54

Beverly Ungerer           Lakewood NY

FEMALE AGE GROUP:  55 - 59

Sherrie Gibney-            Sherman  Athens GA

OTHER

CLYDESDALE 200 +

Thomas Burrell Harris I   Atlanta GA

ATHENA

Kathryn Honderd          Atlanta GA

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May 7-9
Jekyll Island Buggy Expo
JIBE is Jekyll Island’s first and only annual kite buggy rally, located on the beach at Blackbeard’s Restaurant.It is an informal get-together for kite-buggy pilots, but ATB/ landboarders and all traction and power kite fliers are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island. coastalwindsports.com
  
May 9
Summer Waves Opening Day with Jonas Brothers Karaoke
Splash in to a rockin’ summer at Summer Waves Water Park’s opening day. Included in the fun will be Jonas Brothers Karaoke and registration to win tickets to a Jonas Brothers concert!
  
May 9, May 30
Jekyll Island Play Golf America “Play Day”
11:30 a.m - Golf Clinic Q & A. 12:30 p.m Shot Gun Format, 2 Person Scramble Players - Beginners or Skilled, create your own team. Event is FREE. Jekyll Island Golf Course.
  
May 15-16
Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl
Athletes compete in a triathlon, an Olympic-distance triathlon, a sprint triathlon, or a and 5K fun run. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Registration still available at www.gamultisports.com
  
May 30
Safety Fair
Join the Georgia State Patrol, the Brunswick Police Department and Red Bug Motors for a Safety Fair at the Jekyll Island Airport. Basic teen driving course; DUI Driving Course, and more. 11:00 - 2:00 PM.

  
June 1 - June 30
2009 Women’s Golf Month
Jekyll Island offers a “Ladies Play Day” on Wednesdays for $25.00 ea. Includes 1 hour group lesson, Green Fee & cart. All participants receive one year subscription to Golf Digest! Jekyll Island Golf Course. 912-635-2368.
  
June 8-13
Nest Fest Week on Jekyll Island
A week-long celebration of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center’s anniversary. Educational seminars and outdoor activities all week with a finale event at the Beachdeck on the 13th.
  
July 1 - July 31
Jekyll Island Family Golf “Kids Play Free”
Kids 14 and under play free with a paying adult. Contact the Jekyll Island Golf Course / 912-635-2368
  
July 4th
July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day with a family-fun party at the Beachdeck! Featuring the the Big Dawg and Paul Show, with a giant reverse bunge, bouncy houses, and a fireworks finale that is known to be one of the best in the region.
  
July 6 - July 12
Daughters Play Free
Bring your daughter to play golf and she plays FREE! Contact the Jekyll Island Golf Course / 912-635-2368
  

August 9
Summer Waves Demi Lovato Karaoke
Have a rockin’ summer with Summer Waves Demi Lovato Karaoke and registration to win tickets to her Aug.2 concert in Orlando, FL!
  
August 21-22
Beach Music Festival and BBQ Bash
Beach Music concerts, shag lessons, and lots of dancing all weekend. Concerts feature some of today’s top beach music bands and take place on Jekyll Island’s beach. www.jekyllisland.com/bmf
  
September 4-7
Jekyll Island Patriot Golf Day
Golfers will receive a $10 discount on Green Fees & Cart and are asked to donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation. 912-635-2368. www.jekyllisland.com/golf
  
September 13
Jekyll Island High School Country Invitational
Jekyll Island High School Cross Country Invites students to participate in a cross country race on Jekyll Island’s Great Dunes Golf Course. www.jixc.com
  
September 18-20
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
A weekend celebration of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods - shrimp & grits. The festival features a cook-off, shrimp boat tours, live entertainment and kid-friendly fun zone. www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits
  
October 9-11
Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding & Nature Festival
The Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Festival has activities such as nature walks, educational seminars and children’s programs. Visit
www.coastalgeorgiabirding.org for more information.

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April 11, May 9, May 30
Jekyll Island Play Golf America “Play Day”
Golf Clinic Q & A, Shot Gun Format, 2-Person Scramble. Players—Beginners or Skilled, create your own team. Limited to 72 players. Must register online at playgolfamerica.com. Event is FREE. Jekyll Island Golf Course, 912-635-2368.
 

April 11
Easter Egg Stroll
Enjoy a stroll through the Jekyll Island Historic District as you hunt for Easter Eggs. All Easter Eggs will be numbered and can be turned in for a special treat. The hunt will continue from 10 AM - 2 PM as the turned in eggs will be re-hidden. Call 912-635-4036 for more information.
 

April 18
Mother Nature Festival
Join the Jekyll Island Authority and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to celebrate Earth Day. Eco-friendly arts and crafts activities, pictures with Scute the Sea Turtle, puppet shows, interactive education session and outdoor excursions. Call 877-4-Jekyll for more information, or visit www.jekyllisland.com/mothernaturefestival
 

April 18
Eco-Book Fair
Jekyll Books at the Old Infirmary, located at 101 Old Plantation Road in the Landmark Historic District, will be hosting the first annual “Eco Book Festival” from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Features best-selling authors. Call 877-4Jekyll for more information.
 

May 1
Shepherd Krech Booksigning
Shepard Krech III will sign copies of his book “Spirits of the Air: Birds and American Indians in the South.” The book, which discusses how birds shaped the worldview of the southern Indians, will be launched with a series of special events on Jekyll Island. Call 877-4Jekyll for more information.
 

May 7-9
JIBE Kite Buggy Rally and Fun-Fly!
The 2009 JIBE Kite Buggy Rally will be held on a stretch of beach in front of Blackbeards Seafood Restaurant that has become known as Kite Beach. Call 877-4Jekyll for more information.
 

May 9
Summer Waves Water Park Opens
Get cool and rock out at Summer Waves Water Park on Jekyll Island! 2009 Season Passes are available! For more information, please call 912-635-2074 or visit www.SummerWaves.com.
 

May 10
Grand Reopening of Indian Mound Cottage
Observe historic preservation month with this festive gathering at the island retreat of William and Almira Rockefeller. Contact the Welcome Center at 877-4Jekyll.
 

May 15-16
Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl
Athletes compete in a triathlon and 5K fun run. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Registration still available at www.gamultisports.com.
 

June 1 - June 30
2009 Women’s Golf Month
Jekyll Island offers a “Ladies Play Day” on Wednesdays for $25.00 ea. Includes 1 hour group lesson, Green Fee & cart. All participants receive one year subscription to Golf Digest! Jekyll Island Golf Course. Call 912-635-2368 for information.
 

June 8-13
Nest Fest Week on Jekyll Island
A week-long celebration of the one year anniversary of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Educational seminars and outdoor activities all week with a finale event at the Beachdeck on the 13th. For information: 912-635-4444.
 

July 4th
July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day on the beach at a family-fun party at the Beachdeck featuring the DJ game show - the Big Dawg and Paul Show - with a fireworks finale that is known to be one of the best in the region.
 

August 21-22
Beach Music Festival and BBQ Bash
Beach Music concerts, shag lessons, and lots of dancing all weekend. Concerts feature some of today’s top beach music bands and take place on Jekyll Island’s beach. This year includes a BBQ Competition! Visit www.jekyllisland.com/bmf for more information.
 

September 4-7
Jekyll Island Patriot Golf Day
Donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation and receive a discount on Greens’ Fee and Cart. Jekyll Island Golf Course. Call 912-635-2368 for information.
 

September 18-20
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
A weekend celebration of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods - shrimp & grits. The festival features a cook-off, shrimp boat tours, live entertainment and kid-friendly fun zone. Visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits for more information.
 

September 19
Jekyll Island High School Country Invitational
Jekyll Island High School Cross Country Invites High School students to participate in a cross country race on Jekyll Island’s Great Dunes Golf Course. Visit www.jixc.com.
 

October 9-11
Georgia’s Colonial Georgia Coast Birding Festival
The Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Festival has activities such as nature walks, educational seminars and children’s programs. Call 877-4-Jekyll for more information.
 

October 28-30
Georgia/Florida Golf Classic
Gather your teammates for a weekend of Georgia- Florida fun. Fans play against rival fans in this 30 year tradition. Great prizes, great food, and a lot of team spirit. Registration opens April 1st. For more information, visit www.jekyllisland.com/georgiaflorida.

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Jekyll Island celebrates the start of the sea turtle nesting season with the Turtle Crawl Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, and Fun Run on May 16. All activities are produced by Georgia Multisports with $5 per Triathlon entry and $2 per Fun Run entry benefiting continuing operation of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island.
“We enjoy producing the Turtle Crawl Triathlon on Jekyll Island,” said Jim Rainey, President of Georgia Multisports. “The swim portion of the races takes place in the open water off of Jekyll Island’s beautiful beach, and the bike and run portions take athletes down beachfront roads and paths adjacent to Jekyll Island’s natural marshlands. Overall the route is one of the fastest routes in Georgia and often recognized for being one of the most enjoyable.”

The Triathlon is a USAT Sanctioned triathlon and consists of a 1.5 km. swim, 40 km. bike and a 10 km run. It is open to individual participants, as well as relay teams of two or three. The Sprint Triathlon is new for 2009 and includes a 750 m swim, 20 km bike,
and 5 km run. The 5km Fun Run/Walk is open to people of all ages and athletic abilities.

The activities begin at the Jekyll Island Beachdeck at 7:30 a.m. and conclude with an awards ceremony at 12 noon. Registration and information about the Turtle Crawl Triathlon can be found at www.gamultisports.com.

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Join your friends at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for an afternoon of outdoor fun celebrating the start of the sea turtle nesting season and the release of one of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center’s very own turtles!

Nest Fest takes place May 3, 2008 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Jekyll Island’s Beachdeck. Enjoy the beautiful Jekyll Island coastline and learn more about sea turtles and their habitats. Kids can participate in the ever-popular Kids’ Turtle Crawl on the beach, face painting, sea turtle related games, and many hands-on exhibits.

Registration and information can be found at www.gamultisports.com. The triathlon begins at 7:30 a.m., and the 5 km. Fun Run/Walk (open to people of all ages and athletic abilities) starts at 8:00 a.m.

After the race, head back to the beach to join the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for Nest Fest. Enjoy turtle-inspired games, activities, and a turtle release. Don’t miss this chance to bid farewell to some of the Center’s recovered patients at 2:00 p.m. For more information on the release, contact the Georgia Sea Turtle Center at 635-4444. For more information on Nest Fest, contact the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center at 912-635-3636.

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We are now in execution mode, and everything is shaping up for a terrific event. Currently, we have 152 triathletes signed up to compete, and 55 5-k runners signed up. With “day of” registration, we should be beyond 250 participants. With NestFest, this event should reach close to 1,200 attendees.

In addition, we are conducting a Media “Hard hat” tour to check out the GSTC and Summer Waves remodeling. Lots to see, lots of exciting stuff going on…. Call me if you’ like to come along for the tour!

And the big press announcement will be our partnership with the City of Atlanta/Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. We’ve added the Georgia Tourism Foundation as a partner, and a big press annoucenment will go out this weekend.

Cheers!

-Eric

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