This is the trip we selected on this day due to wind conditions.
Description: This is a Level 2 nine mile round trip on Garcitas Creek. We will gather at 9:30 AM and paddle upstream. We will meet at 9:30 AM at 6 Mile Beach Boat Launch in Port Lavaca on Lavaca Bay to paddle at 10. We'll find a lunch stop and paddle back to the put-in.
Directions: Enter 6 Mile Beach Boat Launch into your navigation device. It is 30 minutes north of Seadrift, where we are staying, and 2 1/2 hours from downtown Houston.
Lat - lon of the put-in is 28° 41.633'N, 96° 39.732'W
My cellphone number is713-444-3315
Hazards: There are alligators in the area and all the usual suspects of SE Texas. Water and air are cool. Dress for immersion in layers, NO COTTON. Have spare dry clothing in a dry bag. Bring lunch, plenty of water, and sun protection. This paddle has a long stretch of shallow open bay, meaning likely steep shop in a wind.
Trip Leader(s)
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Carl Kuhnen
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HASK Trip Rating*
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Level 2
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Ready to Launch at
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10:00 am (Saturday)
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Duration (hours)
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5
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Paddling Miles
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9 miles
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Maximum participants
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10 |
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Emergency #s
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Jackson Co Sheriff 361-782-3541 or 911
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Distance from Downtown Houston
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147 miles
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| 3rd Party fees (camping, etc.) |
none
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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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- Select a link below to complete the online waiver.
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- Respond to the “Confirm your E-Signature” email from ACA / HASK to confirm your email address. Wavier is now complete and valid.
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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.