This trip will be about 7 miles and possibly longer according to membership interests. Trip Description: We will shoot to launch by 10:00 AM, at the boat ramp on Hwy. 3, Dickinson, Texas. We will paddle upstream towards Paul Hopkins Park, exploring as we go. There are full bathroom facilities at Paul Hopkins Park on FM 517, on the way to the put-in. There usually is a porta-can at the put-in. We will paddle for about 7 - 8 miles, 4 hours (at least), round trip. There is a good barbecue place close by if we want to partake before heading back home. This trip is suitable for all paddlers and kayak types, as long as they float when full of water (have some bouyancy). Long sea kayaks may struggle in some tight bends. Paddling effort level will be easy going. Directions: Take I-45 South and exit FM 517. Take FM 517 East (to the left under the freeway). You will go over one little bayou, Paul Hopkins Park is on the right just before and after the bayou which might serve as a bathroom break ((Lat 29°27'18.14"N Lon 95° 4'1.72"W). Cross at traffic light, turn right at next entrance to the park - restrooms are located at this parking lot. Warning! Second entrance may be closed for construction, so it might be better to turn into the first entrance and cross the footbridge in the park to get to the bathrooms. Or, continue onward to Hwy 3, turn right and travel about 0.3 mile to 48th St. and turn right into the boat ramp area (Lat 29°27'25.34"N Lon 95° 2'53.02"W). Note: these directions are a bit dated, and construction has continued since they were written. Allow extra time in case a new route is needed.
* 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 - If you are fully vaccinated, and it has been more than 2 weeks since your last vaccination, no need for masks at the launch area. If you have not reached this vaccination status, please wear a mask around your HASK comrades at the launch, and maintain separation during the on-water training. If you feel COVID-19 symptoms before coming, please cancel your participation. Please make sure you have an up-to-date HASK COVID 19 liability waiver in force (see below). 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. -------------------------------------
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.
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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.