We will paddle from the fishing center to the Gulf beaches and if conditions permit along the foam pile for 1 1/2 miles and then back into the bay and back to our launch. Total mileage approx 14 miles. Helmets required. Must have radio and a dry suit or dry top (at least it must be in the boat and available). Water temp 71 degrees. Air temp max 81 degrees, partly cloudy. Wind NNW 10-15 mph. Main hazards will be cold water and boat traffic. Weather and sea conditions may be benign or challenging. Curren weather forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms in morning so will have to gauge that before launching. There will be some open-water paddling. There is a $5 launch fee. There is a bathroom at the put-in. The put-in is a fairly busy boat launch on the ICW, which we will cross and then head into the bays. I am not a surf expert so we will view the beach conditions and scoot along the foam pile if conditions are moderate and everyone agrees. We will not go into big surf or offshore. Must be able to do a wet exit and solo reentry. Call me if any questions.
COVID safety practices will apply. Masks at launch, distancing always, minimize handling of shared equipment.
Trip Leader
Robin Hartman
Deputies
None so far
Trip Rating*
2-3.
Ready to Launch
9 AM
Duration (hours)
approx 7
Emergency Phone #s
911, Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (361.553.4646
Latest Expected Departure to home
4:30 pm
Auto Description/Lic #
Silver Tacoma pickup truck Tx 116OBC
Distance from Houston center
157 miles
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.
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. 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. -------------------------------------
ACA-HASK Adult Waiver ACA-HASK Minor Waiver
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.