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Trip Reports
Upcoming Trips
March
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3/17 - 3-20
Goose Island State Park/Rockport area.
Four day trip exploring the bays and estuaries immediately around this
beautiful area of the gulf cost.
This trip usually requires Intermediate to Advanced skills in open water due to the usually high March winds on the Bay.
Contact Bob Pearson by phone 281-835-5229, or by email pearson9247@sbcglobal.net.
3/25 HCC Annual Burnham's Ferry Exploratory Trip on the Colorado
River
13 mile day-trip with primitive car camping at the private property take
out.
Meet at Ellinger, TX at 9 a.m. sharp for shuttle to the put-in on private
property.
Non ACA members must pay $10.
On March 19, 1836, the Texas Army crossed the Colorado River at Burnham's Ferry on their way ultimately to San Jacinto.
For the last several
years the quest has been to find exactly where the ferry was located.
We've been several times and found what looked like good crossing areas
with no
assurance that we had located the exact crossing. This year, plans are
to invite
a local historian and archeologist along to pinpoint the exact ferry and
crossing.
Beginner 3: Confidently execute basic strokes plus ability to manage high wind and high waves typically experienced on Lake Charlotte or Sheldon reservoir.
Contact Bob Arthur of HCC Member by phone 713-416-0017, or by email rwarthur@ev1.net.
March 25, 2006 Armand Bayou/Bay Area Park Trash Bash
Don't miss the annual Armand Bayou Cleanup. 8:30 to 9:00 Registration
and Canoe Launch at Bay Area Park, with lunch to follow at noon. A coordinator
is needed for this event. If you'd be willing to do this, please contact
Anne Olden at aolden@ix.netcom.com or 713-864-0205
Beginner 2: Familiarity with basic strokes and can make the boat go straight on flat water typically experienced on Armand Bayou.
March 31-April 2 First Annual Texas Gulf Coast Sea Kayak Symposium
Austin Outdoor Gear and Guidance is hosting this event at San Luis Pass
(south of Galveston). For more info see website
www.kayaktexas/com/symp06.htm
(not a Houston Canoe Club event)
Contact Mike by email mike@kayaktexas.com..
March 31-April 2 La Louisianne Freestyle Symposium
Mandeville, Louisiana
Expert canoe instruction (solo and tandem) on quietwater to improve paddling
skills, with an emphasis on Freestyle techniques at the advanced level.
See website for details: www.laloucanoe.com
(not a Houston Canoe Club event)
Contact John Steib by phone 225-654-5224.
April
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April 2 East Fork/West
Fork Challenge Race
This 16 mile race starts at 5 A.M. in Lake Houston State Park and traverses
both the East and West Forks of the San Jacinto River. For more info,
go to luv2paddle.com and click on the barely visible text just above the
opening picture to get into the site. See the East Fork/West Fork Forum
for details on registration, boat classifications, etc.
Not a Houston Canoe Club event.
Contact Randall Kissling by email TXSven@aol.com..
April 8, 2006 Cornfield and Cottonmouth Canoe and Kayak Race
26.5 mile race on the Brazos River just south of College Station, taking
out above Hidalgo Falls. Takes place on Sat. of Hidalgo Falls Festival
weekend. For race info see
http://www.downrivertons.com
See separate entry for info on Hidalgo Falls Festival
4/8-4/9 Hidalgo
Falls Festival
There will be many different activities available including a float to
Washington on the Brazos,
long distance race, whitewater competitions and boat exhibitors. See www.txrivers.com
and go to Hidalgo Falls for more details. Primitive camping is available
on site. $12 admission fee (kids 12 & under free), which will be used
for Hidalgo Falls improvements. Skills needed depend on water level &
river section.
Not a Houston Canoe Club event.
Contact Mark Andrus by phone 979-849-4738, or by email mandrus@brazoria.net.
4/14-4/16 Easter Trip
Club trip in the Hill Country, the rivers to watch are the San Marcos,
Guadalupe, and Medina.
Watch this site for more details.
Non-ACA members pay the $10 event fee.
Contact Jo Anne if you are even remotely interested in meeting us. We would like to see you on the river(SYOTR).
Novice 2: Good ability to maneuver the boat on moving water plus familiarity with eddy turns, ferrying and surfing in Class 2 rapids typically found on the San Marcos and Guadalupe Rivers. Able to read the river and identify the eddy line.
Contact Jo Anne Johnson, HCC member by email joanne8678@yahoo.com..
April 15, 2006 REI
Boat Demo Day
REI is hosting a boat demonstration day at the Cypress Creek YMCA, 19915
Tomball Parkway on Saturday, April 15. Vendors will bring boats for you
to try. Time not yet determined.
4/22 - 4/23 Women's
Paddle on Village Creek
We will paddle a section of Village Creek on Saturday the 22nd and stay
overnight at a facility in the area: http://villagecreekretreat.com/.
The cost of a one night's stay will be split by the number of attendees
and we will plan a group supper for Saturday evening and a breakfast for
Sunday morning.
Space is limited, so in order to insure a spot we are asking that you
pay $10 at the time you sign up. The money will also be applied to the
amount due for the rental of the facility.
A description of the Creek can be found on pages 96 - 97 in Texas Rivers
and Rapids or on line at:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/pwdpubs/pwd_rp_t3200_1047/11_e_tx_village_creek.phtml
Let me know if you want to get on the list for fun, good company and a
great spring time paddle.
Mary Carter and Cindy Bartos
cbartos@ix.netcom.com or
713- 694 -6697Cindy BartosCindy Bartos
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April 22, 2006 Champion Lake Earth Day Event
Trinity River Nat'l Wildlife Refuge & Friends of Trinity River Refuge
will host an afternoon of outdoor activities at the Champion Lake Public
Use Area. 11 am-2 pm. Activities will include canoeing, kayaking, boat
tours, bird & butterfly viewing, dip netting & fishing lessons
in the lake for kids. Located at end of CR 417, 2 miles east of FM 1409
in southern Liberty Co. 10 miles south of Dayton from Hwy 90 or 6 miles
north of I-10 at Cove exit (FM 565) Free admission. Bring a lawn chair.
April 29 Texas Kayak Builders
Bash 2006
Join folks at Huntsville State Park to see beautiful homemade boats and
talk boatbuilding. For details go to www.outdoorplace.org/bash.
(Not a Houston Canoe Club event)
May
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May 6, 2006 Medina River Cleanup
Work with folks from throughout the state to keep this beautiful river
clean. Free camping and dinner on Sat. night. If you'd like to coordinate
HCC's participation, please contact Anne Olden at aolden@ix.netcom.com
or 713-864-0205.
June
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June 21-25, 2006 Family Paddling
Camp
You & your kids can get together with other families to learn paddling
skills & boating safety. For kids 7 & up & their families
on San Marcos at Olympic Outdoor Center. Cost is $10/hr for onwater time
(about 4 hrs/day). Families may camp at Center or by water. Meals &
other activities for families will be coordinated by staff. Updates on
website (under construction) at www.kayakinstruction.org
July
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7/1-7/9 Carolina Canoe Club
Week of Rivers
Rack up some river miles with the Houston Canoe Club while enjoying the
gracious company of the Carolina Canoe Club members.
This trip is challenging and should not be taken lightly. Read about the rivers in the area then contact the trip coordinator to discuss the details. On some runs, even the take outs are rated. Sanctioned by American Canoe Assoc. Non-ACA members must pay $10. For more info www.carolinacanoeclub.com
Contact Christy Long of HCC
member by phone 281-233-5358 wk, or by email stevechristylong@att.net.