Plan for the day:
- Put in at the boat ramp on the Intracoastal Waterway at FM 2918, paddle a 100 meters in the ICW, then downstream in the San Bernard River.
- We will check out the mouth of the river see what there is to see at the mouth.
- We will next paddle around the corner and follow the protected lagoon that was formerly the river channel for a look around.
- Land on the backside of the beach and walk over to the Gulf to relax, beach comb, and have lunch if possible.
- Paddle back to the landing
Total paddling distance will be about 6 miles.
It's a pretty easy paddle but will have some current in the river and is partially open to the wind. We will adjust to the conditions as needed.
Directions to the Put-in: For Google Maps driving directions, enter FM 2918 Boat Ramp, FM 2918, Brazoria, TX
Take 288 South from Houston toward Lake Jackson, turn right on Hwy 2004 (2004 turns into 2611 as you go past hwy 36); travel SW for about 11 miles; where 2611 turns NW, turn left onto 2918 (you will still be headed SW, 2918 turns SE in about 0.5 miles). Stay on 2918 till you arrive at the boat launch. It’s about 10 miles from 2611. The put-in is about 70 miles from downtown Houston. Parking is good at the put-in but note that there are no "facilities" at the put-in. There is a three-star Texaco on FM 2004 just west of Hwy 288 and a couple of unrated (shabby) establishments a few miles farther down the road. It's a good 1 1/2 - 2 hours from Houston so leave yourself plenty of time.
Lat - Lon of the put-in is 28°52'8.0364"N, 95° 26'56.5728"W
Hazards: Boat traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway, some of which is enormous. We will give it lots of room. Current and small boat traffic in the main river channel, then none in the lagoon. Otherwise, dehydration, fire ants, mosquitos, rattlesnakes, stingrays (shuffle your feet in the lagoon). Boat ramp can be slippery. Bring lunch, adequate water, sun protection, and a change of clothes in case you fall in.
| Trip Leader |
Wendel Bordelon
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| Trip Assistants |
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| Trip Rating* |
1 |
| Ready to Launch at |
9:00 a.m. |
| Duration (hours) |
4 |
| Paddling Miles |
6 |
| Emergency Initiator |
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| Emergency Phone #s |
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| Latest Expected Return |
5 p.m. |
| Auto Description/Lic # |
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| Distance from Houston |
90 miles |
* Trip ratings are only a guide. Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather.
This is an ACA sanctioned event. Every participant must wear a PFD and sign a HASK/ACA Waiver.