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Matagorda Bay and the Colorado River Weekend

When:
Friday, November 14, 2014, 2:00 PM until Sunday, November 16, 2014, 12:01 PM
Where:
Lower Colorado River Nature Park and Campground just South of Matagorda, TX.
LCRA Nature Center an Campground
6430 FM 2031
Matagorda, TX  77457

979-863-7120
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Chris Arceneaux
Category:
HASK Paddle Trip
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Level 2 paddling with some Level 3, so we may elect to paddle in different directions.
As always have fun! The Nature Park and Campground has rules and follows them to the "T". They are on the LCRA Campground website. I will send them out to the registrants. One strict rule is no more than 2 vehicles per campsite. Overflow parking is provided.
Cancellation Policy:
Your trip leader has booked and has sent in half the payment. All I ask is that you pay me $24 when you register. I will refund 100% within 4 weeks of the start date, 50% within 2 weeks and no refund 7 days before the start unless another person has registered to fill your spot. I will keep a spreadsheet to track this and will share with all for transparency.
Chris Arceneaux
2422 Brookdale Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77339

Come and experience the Texas Midcoast at it finest. Sorry, no primative camping on this one unless you hit the beach. The facilities at the LCRA Nature Park and Campground are kept meticulously clean. I have camped here about 6 times. I have booked 4 sites, good for 4-5 campers each. We ask that you car-pool from Houston to minimize the parking at the campground (Their rules).

  
Lat-lon of meeting place;    28° 36.109'N,  95° 58.615'W
 
 
The $24 fee is an estimate if we meet a minimum of 18 regisrants. RV camping is available, contact the park directly. We are in the South Loop.
 
 
 
If tent camping is not your thing, the there are numerous rental oportunities to choose from. Go to the following site:
http://www.matagordabay.com/lodging-page2.htm  Registration can be expanded if you are not camping at the park.
 
Paddle trips are planned on the Colorado River, East Matagorda Bay and if the conditions allow, West Matagorda Bay. And there is something for everyone. The beach here is perfect for playing in the surf as well as beach combing and driftwood fires under the stars. Fishing is available too. You can drive on the beach here, and must get a permit at the local grocery store to do so.
 
 
Fresh groceries and ice at Stanley's Grocery. Group meals are in the planning. Restaurants are available.
 
Trip Leader Chris Arceneaux
Trip Assistants to be named
Trip Rating* 2
Ready to Launch at 0930 actual launch at 1000 after ferrying vehicles
Duration (hours) 6 Hours on the water 48-Hour Weekend Trip
Paddling Miles 20miles on 3 separate paddles
Emergency Initiator None Required
Emergency Phone #s
MatagordaCounty Sheriff(979) 245-5526
US Coast Guard Search and Rescue -- 409-766-5633
Latest Expected Return 1 PM Sunday Nov. 16
Auto Description/Lic # '12 Blue Ford Explorer LicPlate: DWP-2182
Distance from Houston 103??miles From Downtown Houston
 * Trip ratings are only a guide. Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather


This is an ACA sanctioned event. Every participant must wear a PFD.

 

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Guests – You are welcome to join us for a couple of paddle trips.  HASK will cover the $5 ACA event membership for non-ACA members. Hopefully you will then join HASK and continue paddling with us.