Table of Contents
Thank You Letter to Rudy Rivers
Camp Mohawk Instruction and Camp
Minutes from May 2006 General Meeting
Trip Reports
Anne Olden: Lake Woodlands Paddle
Christy Long: Medina River Cleanup
Cindy Bartos: Memorial Day Paddle
June
One
Day: 6/10/2006 Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade Grand Opening Paddle
Come celebrate the grand opening of the Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade (a new
23-acre, $15 million waterfront park in downtown Houston) with a pre-event
paddle. We plan to put in at the canoe Launch near Sabine Street on the
north side of the bayou. After you drop off your gear, free parking is
available at City Parking Lot H off Memorial Drive next to the Fonde Recreation
Center. I haven’t run this before, so keep your eyes open. It may
be easier/better to take the trail directly from Lot H to the canoe launch.
After a short round trip paddle (1 to 2 hours) we’ll put away our gear and join the party. The Buffalo Bayou Partnership is hosting a celebration from 7:00pm to Midnight. Events will include the lighting of the promenade light, a Floating Cinema, live music, food and drinks, strolling entertainers and boat rides and Fireworks.
Put-in
Location: Sabine Canoe Launch
Time: 5:00pm arrival. 6:00pm Launch
Date: June 10, 2006
Website: http://www.buffalobayou.org/eventsrec.html
Beginner 2: Familiarity with basic strokes and can make the boat go straight on flat water typically experienced on Armand Bayou.
Contact Rick Brunson by phone 281 482-0883, or by email rvbspam-hcc@yahoo.com.
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 in the Center or by the water. Meals
& other activities for families will be coordinated by staff. Updates
on website at www.kayakinstruction.org
Contact Administrator by phone 1-866-222-7998.
July
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.