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Paddlers' Camping Course
Paddlers’ Camping Course
Kayakers and canoeists are invited to expand their paddling horizons by equipping themselves with a keen appreciation for the ins and outs of camping at remote and primitive waterfront locations. The Matagorda County Birding Nature Center, near Bay City, will again offer its annual two-part outdoors knowledge and skills course, titled Paddling - Camping 101. Session #1 will be held November 22 at the Center’s riverside pavilion from 9:20 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. It will cover the fundamentals of everything-must-go-in-the-boat wilderness camping - including gear, foods, shelter, destination and campsite selection; safety and emergency management. Session #2 will be a guided 18-mile overnight float trip down the Colorado River on January 3 - 4, 2015. This field exercise is designed to hone one’s practical understanding regarding safe and comfortable camping along the shores of enticing waterways, under the watchful eye of an experienced expedition paddler. The course is limited to ten (10) individuals, 18 or older, possessing the confidence they can cover 8-10 miles per day on slow-moving flat water. The cost is $35 per person and covers two light meals; shuttle, guide, instruction and trip leadership services; and 2015 MCBNC membership.
Contact Willie Younger at 979-240-4872 or w-younger@att.net.
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This event posted by Carl Kuhnen.