A Week of Good

Day 3: Costa Del Mar

As a major player in the outdoor sunglass world, Costa Del Mar hasn’t forgotten their roots. They have teamed up with Ocearch to help protect and research the apex predators that help keep our ocean’s ecosystems balanced.

Costa has also started a campaign called ‘Untangle Our Oceans’ in which they have a line of sunglasses made out of recycled fishing nets. Ocean pollution is not something the company takes lightly. They have also launched a movement they call 'Kick Plastic’ to reduce the amount of single-use plastic finding its way into our waterways, to reduce the amount of plastic we use as a company, and to mobilize a movement.

Costa’s Commitment:

“Costa was #BornOnTheWater by a group of fishermen in 1983. Since then, we have supported causes that contribute to the preservation of our watery world. IT’S PART OF OUR DNA.”

Shop the Ocearch collection by Costa Del Mar at NGO

A Week of Good

Day 2: Beach Head State of Mind

Not only is Beach Head a local company here in Ponte Vedra Beach, they are on a mission to spread positive thinking and support a number of charities including Rethreaded, Operation Restored Warrior and K9s for Warriors. Beach Head offers hats, tees, stickers and beach scented aromatherapy bracelets to help spread the Beach Head State of Mind!

The Beach Head Mission:

​”We're Ponte Vedra Beach locals and have been Beach Heads all our lives.  We love the beach...everything about it! Just thinking about being there brings us a sense of peace and relaxation.  

We also love helping people find ways to gain and maintain a positive, healthy & productive lifestyle.  

Beach Head State of Mind brings those two loves together!  

We're on a mission to bring more awareness to the powerful impact our thoughts have on our lives and provide transforming ways to help people gain and maintain a positive State of Mind.  Our tagline is..If you can't head to the beach, let your head take you!  It's our way of saying when you need a break from the stress of everyday life, you're just one thought away!  

To further our mission,  we join forces with others who share our passion – to bring freedom to those struggling with negative mindsets or destructive lifestyles.  There are too many suffering in this world from mental and physical distress. We believe everyone can lead a positive, healthy and productive life. We know many need help to do so. That's why we donate regularly to organizations that share our passion. 

We are so excited to bring our vision to Beach Heads near and far and equally excited to grow this from the ground up in our hometown!

​​So look and feel good wearing our gear!  You're helping us promote a positive State of Mind.  

It is What You Think that matters most.”

It's a LIFESTYLE, an ATTITUDE, it's a BEACH HEAD STATE OF MIND

Shop these Beach Head products at NGO 

A Week of Good

Day 1: Toadfish Outfitters

We love companies that give back. Over the next week, we are going to highlight some of the good that the companies we work with are doing to help communities and our environment.

Today we start with Toadfish Outfitters.

Toadfish strives to build their business in a way that creates a positive impact on the ecosystems we love. They are committed to cleaning our coastal waters by pledging to replant 10 square feet of oyster beds for every product sold.

Why oysters?

"Oysters are the ultimate “friend of the coast.”

The number of people living on the coast has increased by 40% in the last 30 years and shows no signs of slowing down. With the population increase, the amount of toxic run off from coastal cities and towns has increased 10-fold, placing an unprecedented amount of strain on coastal resources.

Nature has provided the filter-feeding oyster to keep our coasts clean and teeming with life. A single oyster filters up to 50 gallons of coastal water per day, removing the toxins from run off and creating a habitat where hundreds of species like fish, crabs, and shrimp can thrive."

Some of the products that Toadfish Outfitters sells include oyster shuckers, shrimp cleaning tools, fishing rods, suction can coolers, and more.

Their products are top quality and also make great gifts for the seafood lover in your life. Shop Toadfish at NGO.

"Let's put 'em back"

Inagural NGO Spring PaddleFest

Locals and competitors from all over the state came out to compete in the 1st Annual North Guana Outpost Spring PaddleFest on Saturday May 11th. The Flying Fish Paddle Co. team joined us from Stuart, FL bringing some of their internationally ranked paddlers to race. The day brought sunshine and a slight head-wind, competition, and like-minded watermen (& women) together for a fun day of paddling and fundraising for the HEAL Foundation and the GTM Research Reserve. Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make our very first race such a success! Paddle on...

Guana Outpost South

North Guana Outpost has teamed up with the Friends of the GTM to bring you a second retail & rental location at the main entrance of the Guana Reserve! 

Guana Outpost South offers kayak and stand up paddleboard rentals and tours + Bicycles coming soon! The Outpost also carries bait, tackle and gear to make the best of your adventure during your time at Guana. 

We want to thank the Friends of the GTM Research Reserve for this wonderful opportunity! Please check out gtmnerr.org for more information on the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve and click on the 'Visit' tab for more information on Guana Outpost South. 

Nauti or Nice Paddle (A Recap)

Ho Ho Ho to Lulu's we Go!

'Twas the morning before Christmas eve, when 43 people

Paddled up the Intracoastal, instead of going to the steeple.

There were elves and reindeer and ugly sweaters galore,

Paddling 5.6 miles before coming ashore.

With the tide in our favor and the sun shining high,

The conditions were perfect, not a cloud in the sky.

Not a soul fell over, but by mile five,

Our bellies were getting hungry for a fish fry.

We made it to Lulu’s Waterfront Grille,

Just in time for a beer and to chill.

We all laughed and we knew it was clear,

This paddle must happen again next year.

A holiday tradition was born, on the 23rd of December

The Nauti or Nice Paddle, a day to remember.

October Flood Tide Fishing

By Matt Chipperfield

October is an exciting month here on the First Coast and it has absolutely nothing to do with pumpkin spice.

No longer do you have to contend with 100 degree temperatures and blankets of humidity. The air temperature is dropping and our local ecosystems are thriving. For inshore anglers October means one thing: Flood Tide Redfish. During summer and early fall the moon’s strong pull on the ocean creates exaggerated tides during new and full moons. High tides that take place during these cycles are referred to as flood tides, typically ranging from 5-6 feet in height . As these flood tides peak they inundate grass flats within the intracoastal waterway. These grass flats are usually sandy, muddy and dry, but they receive 12-24 inches of flood water at the top of the tide. This is significant because these flats are packed with small grass crabs, fiddlers and insects that are left stranded in the flood water. Hungry redfish slide their way through mere inches of water to get to these flats and prey on these small crustaceans. These bright gold redfish are clearly visible with their backs out of the water and their tails waving in the air as they move around the grasses. It is truly amazing to watch a redfish wave his tail at you in just a foot of water as he plunges his nose into the mud looking for food.

Most anglers utilize fly fishing methods to target these belly crawling fish, but soft plastic lures and spin tackle can also be used. Most flood flats can be reached by kayak, paddle board or by boat, but some can be reached by foot from the shore. The shallow depth and firm bottom of these tidal flats allows fisherman to leave their craft and wade through the water after their catch. It is pure sight fishing and stalking. It will leave your hands shaking and your heart pumping. This is a one-of-a-kind fishery that every outdoorsman should experience. North Guana Outpost on Mickler Road can provide you with fly casting lessons, flood tide flies, soft plastic lures and local guides to get you started.

Back to School Sale!

Now through Sunday! Shop local for your Back to School shopping and save!

 

Buy One Get One ½ OFF on all Clothing & select Footwear

10% OFF Paddle with purchase of BOTE SUP

FREE SMITH Hat with purchase of Sunglasses!

10% OFF Costa Del Mar Sunglasses

10% OFF Sun Bum Hair Care

*while supplies last

Customer Appreciation Day + Annual Party!

Join us for our annual customer appreciation day and 3 year anniversary party Saturday, May 6th! We will have shop deals all day and live music starting at 6:30 out on the patio. Free beer & wine for those of age + a food truck!
We want to thank all our customers and friends for their support the last three years! Hope to see you all here.

LOCALLY MADE Marketplace this Saturday

Join us this Saturday April 29th for a Locally Made Marketplace event at North Guana Outpost. Our goal is to bring a fun, creative, and convenient shopping experience to the local beach crowd and neighbors. There is a wide variety of artists including jewelry, home made soaps, and beautiful paintings.
Cajun Cravins' 2 Go Food truck will be posted up for you to grab some delicous southern creole food while you browse the vendor tents.
Hope to see you then!