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Alternate Trip - Turtle Bay -- CANCELED

When:
Sunday, March 07, 2021, 9:30 AM until 3:00 PM
Where:
Jensen Point Road (CR 340) boat ramp on Turtle Bay off Hwy 35 southwest of Palacios, TX
1 Jensen Point Road
Palacios, TX  
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Carl Kuhnen
713-444-3315 (cell) (p)
Category:
HASK Paddle Trip
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
This is an ACA sanctioned event. All participants in ACA-insured activities must wear properly-fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejackets (Personal Flotation Devices, or PFDs) at all times during on-water activities. Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver. See all rules at the bottom of this page.
Capacity:
0
Available Slots:
Filled
No Fee
No Fee

                                                                                                                                             

 

NOTE: This is Plan B in case the Aransas NWR bay trip is too windy. It is posted here for your information. We will make the decision depending on the forecast and all participants will be notified. Please register for the Aransas NWR trip and not for this trip.

Trip Description:  This will be a Level 2 bay paddle about 8 miles in length with a lunch stop. We will meet at 9:30 AM to launch at 10:00 AM from the boat ramp on Turtle Bay at the end of Jensen Road (CR 340).  It's about a two hour drive from Houston. If you staying in or near Seadrift for Saturday's paddle, it's about a one hour to the put-in that is on your way home.

As shown on the Google map view below, we will mosey around Turtle Bay, maybe stick our noses into Matagorda Bay if it's not too rough, and visit the strip-ed lighthouse.

 
As I recall, there are no facilities at the put-in. The lunch stop has some outstanding bushes, trees, soft mud, and fire ants.

Striped Lighthouse

Lat - lon of the put-in is:   28°41'15.08"N,  96°16'28.61"W

Directions to the Put-in:  The map link on this page will get you very close.

I prefer the 15 minute longer southern (Hwy 35) route due to construction and trucks on Hwy 59.


Hazards: South Texas critters - alligators, fire ants, wasps, snakes. poison ivy. Live oysters may be present in shallow water so wear good footwear. The bay can get choppy in a 12+ mph wind. remember to dress for possible immersion and WEAR NO COTTON. Water is still pretty cool. Have a set of dry clothing in a dry bag in your boat. Have plenty of water and good sun protection and rain gear. Bring lunch and snacks.

Registration note: If you are a HASK member, you can click through the page that asks for your ACA number and emergency contacts. Your Profile already has that information. 
 

 

Trip Leader             

 Carl Kuhnen
Trip Assistants 
HASK Trip Ratings*
Lynne Andrus

Ready to Launch at     

 10 AM

Duration (hours         

4

Paddling Miles

 8

Emergency Initiator

Emergency Phone Numbers

Latest Expected Return Date/Time

911 or Matagorda County Sheriff (979) 241-3275

Auto Description/License#

Contact at Launch Site (opt)                  

Distance from Downtown Houston

 Teal Honda CRV FWC 3185                                                                                                                                                                                      112 miles
3rd Party fees (camping, etc.)

 none

* Trip ratings are only a guide.  Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather.

                                                                                                                                                                                

 

This is an ACA sanctioned event. All participants in ACA-insured activities must wear properly-fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejackets (Personal Flotation Devices, or PFDs) at all times during on-water activities. Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver. See all rules at the bottom of this page.

COVID-19 Waivers.

Use the link HASK COVID-19 Waiver  to open the waiver in PDF form.  Print off the form, sign it and either bring it to the event or scan and email to me at bill@ohsiesworld.net as an attachment.  Other options are to take a photo of your waiver on your phone or scan using the Adobe Scan app and emailing or Text to Bill Ohsie.
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Waivers - Please complete our easy to use online waiver if you are a HASK member who has not signed a waiver within the last 12 months or a non- HASK participant. Read the waiver carefully.  You give up substantial rights when you sign it.

  • Add Smartwaiver with email address “noreply@smartwaiver.com” to your address book to ensure emails do not go to junk/spam.
  • Select a link below to complete the online waiver. 

   ACA-HASK Adult Waiver ACA-HASK Minor Waiver

  • Respond to the “Confirm your E-Signature” email from ACA / HASK to confirm your email address.  Wavier is now complete and valid.
  • You will receive a confirmation email. Please download and print a copy of the waiver and bring it to the trip put-in. 

 

Guests – You are welcome to join us for a couple of paddle trips.  HASK will cover the $5 ACA event membership for non-ACA members. Hopefully you will then join HASK and continue paddling with us.