On April 9, the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 66 held its first offering of their course “Suddenly In Command” for a group of 10 attendees. Participants learned the necessary information and skills to react in a boating emergency: specifically, when/ if the operator of the boat is incapacitated. According to Mike Moore, the Flotilla Staff OfficerContinue reading “Inaugural Course: Suddenly In Command”
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Two Loops in “The Garden”
When you find them it’s a gift: running routes in Mathews County where you aren’t retracing the course. These two routes – 3.8 miles & 3.9 miles each – start & finish on Garden Creek Road and wind along backroads with very little traffic and lots of scenic nature. 3.8 Mile “Old Garden Creek” LoopContinue reading “Two Loops in “The Garden””
COVID-19 Response Feb 2022
The Mathews Outdoor Club events will be kicking off in a couple months with our first race of the season on April 30: Gwynn’s Island Race. We are excited for the 2022 season! As we plan for the year, we are taking the opportunity to review our current COVID-19 safety practices. Based on the pandemicContinue reading “COVID-19 Response Feb 2022”
Become part of the MOC team
Are you interested in getting involved with a Mathews County organization but aren’t sure where to look, how much time is needed or exactly what to expect? Our club hosts events in the county and we have several opportunities to help – for just a couple hours OR for an ongoing flexible role – youContinue reading “Become part of the MOC team”
Like a good neighbor…
Middlesex County While the Mathews Outdoor Club (MOC) primary focus is promoting the use of outdoor spaces in our county, we actively support our neighbors in the surrounding area. In December 2021 for example, MOC sponsored the Middlesex YMCA‘s Jingle Bell Fun Run. Each Fun Run finisher received a custom MOC string bag full ofContinue reading “Like a good neighbor…”
Outdoor Fitness 2021: Recap of our first season
Featured Image: Cardio Sculpt Fitness Class, led by Hope Hubbard-Lowe and held waterside at Williams Wharf Landing, is growing in popularity. This image from the Nov 10th class. Activities have slowed down a bit but we’re finishing the year strong. After one full season of providing outdoor fitness opportunities to Mathews County residents and visitors,Continue reading “Outdoor Fitness 2021: Recap of our first season”
COVID-19 Response Sep 2021
If you’ve been following the reports from national, regional and local health officials, you are aware of the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases – in particular the Delta variant. The Mathews Outdoor Club (MOC) is monitoring the situation and is ready to adapt to any restrictions that may be imposed for group gatherings. The MOCContinue reading “COVID-19 Response Sep 2021”
Open Water Swim Change eff September 2021
Effective Monday, August 30 – Open Water Swim at Williams Wharf will be held on Mondays and Thursdays only. Also changing is the swim start & end time – still 90 minutes each on those two evenings, just a shift to earlier (starting to get dark earlier). Open Water Swim at Williams Wharf will nowContinue reading “Open Water Swim Change eff September 2021”
New location for fitness class: Cardio Sculpt moves to Williams Wharf eff Aug 2021
Starting with the Wed 8/11 session, the Cardio Sculpt class led by Hope, has a new location. We’re excited to announce that this class will now be held at Williams Wharf Landing. Moving the Cardio Sculpt class to Williams Wharf will allow people who want to do both the swim & this class on WednesdaysContinue reading “New location for fitness class: Cardio Sculpt moves to Williams Wharf eff Aug 2021”
2021 Jun: First Month of MOC Activities
150 Hours of Outdoor Fitness The Mathews Outdoor Club (MOC) – in our first month of activities – has provided 150 total hours of outdoor fitness in Mathews County. We hosted the first Micro Triathlon in our series, our annual Gwynn’s Island Race and launched the MOC Outdoor Fitness Program. A fantastic first month forContinue reading “2021 Jun: First Month of MOC Activities”
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