Paddle the Mitten & Brown Drilling Co Honor Our Military

Hartland’s 77th Annual Memorial Day Parade Draws Thousands to Salute the Veterans.

Paddle the Mitten and Brown Drilling Company, both headquartered between Howell and Hartland plan to celebrate those who’ve served for our freedom.  Paddle the Mitten, LLC is new to the community and owner, Linda Brown, believes in giving back to the community where they can.  This lesson was learned from her Father, Harry Brown, 2nd Generation of Brown Drilling Company.

Harry Brown was born on the property where Brown Drilling is located now.  His family settled the land in 1830, before Michigan was even a state.  Harry loved his community and was active in preserving the history throughout his years.  In 2010 along with his fellow military buddies, he rode in the parade for the first time.  He had stated then that it was an honor to know all those men.  That was the last parade Harry attended before he had a full military honor memorial service in August of 2011 at Waldenwoods Resort.

This is just one of so many stories of men who have served from our community and who have come home.  We honor all  men and women who have given their lives, served and fought for our freedom.  Both Paddle the Mitten and Brown Drilling believe that we must remember what this day is really about – too often people forget that this is not just a 3-day weekend.

Come join us at Noon on Monday May 28th in the Village of Hartland, Michigan.  For more information:http://hartlandcommunitycouncil.org/

Day 352: Paddle the Mitten

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Stand up paddleboarding is an ever so popular sport quickly gaining followers in Michigan.  Paddle the Mitten, founded by Linda Brown, provides a way for interested people to get everything from beginners’ information to equipment that professionals use.  Paddle the Mitten is Livingston County’s first stand up paddleboard studio and offers many unique and exciting ways to use a stand up paddleboard.

While living in California, Florida, Maryland, and the Hawaiian Islands, Brown mastered the art of and techniques behind stand up paddleboarding. Bringing her passion back to Michigan, Brown has been able to use her 20 years of water sports experience, Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, and SUP Guide and Certification in Education as a paddleboard instructor. Two of the most intriguing classes Brown teaches at Paddle the Mitten are SUPilates and SUPoga, all while using a stand up paddleboard. No experience is necessary for these classes and Brown invites all inquiring calls and emails.

 

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Paddle the Mitten is the first studio in the state of Michigan to offer SUP With Your Pup classes. That’s right, you can learn to use a stand up paddleboard and bring your dog along. Her website provides great information regarding what types of dogs do well with stand up paddleboarding and where to invest in good lifejackets for your furry friends.

Stand Up Paddle Michigan is a division of Paddle the Mitten that offers various paddleboarding adventures. Paddle the Mitten’s website has a huge list of different escapades to sign up for around Michigan and different parts of the United States. Brown also offers outings for groups and parties. A “hot” assistant or instructor is available for bachelorette parties and birthday parties come equipped with birthday hats for everyone. Stand up paddleboarding is a great way to change up the routine company picnic or to just try something new with friends.  Whatever your outing may be, Brown is extremely accommodating and works hard to meet the needs of anyone who wants to attempt stand up paddleboarding; she even offers family reunions where ages vary from toddler to senior citizen.

Photo Courtesy of Paddle the Mitten

Safety is always a concern of those learning to stand up paddleboard for the first time. Brown offers consulting and guidance for everything: how to navigate the water and weather, what kind of equipment to use, and where to purchase water accessories. It can be intimidating to start a new sport without a lot of knowledge, especially with something as new as stand up paddleboarding. Brown will be able to give you the information you need to get started and to keep you safe.

Brown emphasizes that one of the greatest parts of stand up paddleboarding is the social aspect of it. Her website has a whole section dedicated to various stand up paddleboard clubs and meet-ups. Paddle the Mitten’s Twitter and Facebook pages are great ways to stay on top of future meetings, clubs, and everything paddleboard news related.

Within 1 year, the Hovie SUP Comet has made 33 1st Place finishes in the Elite races and over 65 podium finishes.  Men & women equally find that this board is fast. Results speak for themselves when it comes to winning races.

Hovie SUP developed the “Comet” race stand up paddleboard with world renowned Yacht Designer Tim Kernan of Kernan Yacht Design. Kernan designs have won major sailing regattas worldwide over the last ten years. We have an exclusive agreement to work together in the SUP world, they have created the next generation of SUP bottom design that paddle much faster with less effort then the current designs that are on the market today. The “Comet” is constructed with 100% Carbon Fiber and S-glass, Epoxy resin and an EPS foam core, weighing in at 21lbs for the 12’6” and 23 lbs for the 14′. We build custom and production models and create the perfect balanced board for a riders weight. We also have the 14′ Big Boy now designed for the big guy.

12’6” x 29″ = 235 liters volume, 14’ x 29″ = 264 liters volume, Big Boy 14’x30″ = 330 liters

Have a look at our Comet timeline and you will see the results speak for themselfs.

The Comet is by far one of the fastest SUP race boards in the world today!

The Lily is a smaller version of the ultimate time-proven design of Hovie’s Nomad.  With a double-displacement creates a board that glides easily through waves, wind and boat wake.  The strong and stable design makes it easy to use the board as a cross-training tool, fitness or touring board.  Whether you are a novice or an experienced SUP’r, this board is an excellent choice.

The Lily has a feminine look, weighs 23lbs and comes in 2 sizes (10’6″ and 11’6″).  A carry box in the middle of the board makes for an easy carry to and from the water.  For storage and travel a custom Lily bag can be purchased separately.

3 colors to choose from: Purple, Pink or Blue.