Non-ACA participates will need to pay a fee. See below for details
Trip Description: Make a leisurely paddle from Charlie's Bait Camp, to a facility-free island in Shoalwater Bay. Glorious sunsets and equally pleasing sunrises. If your trip leader can scare up a few redfish, we'll dine on ultrafresh filets one night. Areas to explore are unlimited. We can break into groups and exchange stories over beverages later. Check Google Earth for areas to explore. Insect repellant may be necessary. I will bring a "privacy" tent for the "privy". .
Directions to the Put-in: +/- 150 miles From Houston: Drive 90 miles SW to Ganado on US-59 (SW Freeway). Turn South on 3rd St. - Hwy 172 to Port LaVaca. 14 miles to LaWard, another 8.3 miles to Hwy 35.
Turn right (West) for 11.2 miles to Port LaVaca. Stay on Hwy 35 for another 5.2 miles, turning left (South) on FM 2433. Drive 1.5 miles to Hwy 238, turn right. Stay on 238, the road will veer to the right at 1.6 miles near Tanner Airfield. Continue another 3.2 miles to FM 1289. Take Left.
Drive 11.2 miles to Hwy 185. Take right (West). Drive 4.8 miles, take a left on Lane Road. Drive the last 4 miles to "Charlies Bait Camp" http://www.mapquest.com/mq/7-eju3w7q7 / http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Ganado,+TX&daddr=Farm+to+Market+Rd+1289+to:28.365574,-96.579094&hl=en&geocode=FZgfuwEd0VE_-inNPHhjtSVChjHiHZbcR4_xcg%3BFQR6sgEdxqs--g%3B&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=13&via=1&sll=28.399404,-96.572742&sspn=0.105702,0.15398&ie=UTF8&ll=28.406199,-96.567078&spn=0.105695,0.15398&z=13 
Hazards: We will paddle a few minutes in the ICY, so there could be barge traffic to negotiate. Mosquites and dehydration are the major concerns. With proper clothing, repellant and lots of water to share we should be just fine. We will watch the summer storm forecast closely before committing to the trip.
| Trip Leader |
Chris Arceneaux |
| Trip Assistants |
TBD |
| Trip Rating* |
2 |
| Ready to Launch at |
10:30 am |
| Duration (Days) |
2.5 or less |
| Paddling Miles |
5.5 miles one way |
| Emergency Initiator |
|
| Emergency Phone #s |
Sheriff 361-553-4646
Emerg Med. 361-552-1140 |
| Latest Expected Return |
3 pm Sunday Oct.10 |
| Auto Description/Lic # |
|
| Distance from Houston |
150 miles |
* Trip ratings are only a guide. Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather.
Every participant must wear a PFD and sign an ACA Waiver. Click on link below to print out the waiver. Please complete prior to the trip so we can all get on the water a little quicker. HASK members who have provided a waiver to the HASK Membership Director do not need to complete a waiver.
o ACA Waiver - Adult
o ACA Waiver - Minor