Trip Description: Let's get out on the water for a leisurely paddle on Armand Bayou. We will launch from Bay Area Park and paddle north, into the upper reaches of the bayou. Our serpentine path north is bordered by a lush, verdant landscape, providing home to alligators, turtles, and numerous bird species. A lazy gator and a few turtles are usually visible on this stretch of bayou.
This is a level 1 paddle unless the wind increases., and of course this could change on the day of the paddle. Temperature appears to be mild. Upon returning to the put-in, we can have our lunch in the park.
Be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and snack if desired (or lunch if you choose), and of course your PFD (REQUIRED!)..
Directions: Click the Map quest link for map. From Houston take I-45 south toward Galveston, exit on to Bay Area Blvd, take a left and travel 5.6 miles east to Bay Area Park.
Plan to arrive in the Park by 0900 so we can be on the water by 0930.
If you will be late, please call trip leader and advise. Also notify trip leader if you are not going to paddle after having signed up for the paddle. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Hazards: Stumps, alligators, heat, dehydration, snakes, mosquitoes, wasps, thunderstorms, alien life forms . . . .
| Trip Leader |
Bill Ohsie |
| Trip Assistants |
John Grisaffi, Carl Kuhnen |
| Trip Rating* |
1 or 2 depending on wind |
| Ready to Launch at |
930 AM
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| Duration (hours) |
2 + hours
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| Paddling Miles |
~ 6 miles
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| Emergency Initiator |
Jackie Clift |
| Emergency Phone #s |
911 |
| Latest Expected Return |
12:30 PM
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| Auto Description/Lic. # |
Red Subaru Outback - BCX5482
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| Distance from Houston |
Approximately 28 miles
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