Trip Description: Let's get out on the water for a leisurely paddle on Armand Bayou. Practice your paddling skills on calm, relatively protected water away from motorboat traffic. We will launch from Bay Area Park and paddle north, into the upper reaches of the bayou. The bayou in this direction contains a lot of hyacinth but is easily passable and provides a carpet of beauty for paddling. This is a level 1 paddle and will be slow, with the opportunity to appreciate the lush surroundings. Upon returning to the put-in at Bay Area Park, some may wish to continue to paddle further. Others may join for lunch at some place in the Bay Area Blvd. area.
Actually, that above description is based on a paddle in October 2015. It is my hope that all will be pristine. But as a minimum, you will likely see some alligators and birds. Not to worry!
Be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, insect repellent, and snack if desired (or lunch if you choose) .
Directions: Click the Map quest link for map. From Houston take I-45 south toward Galveston, exit on to Bay Area Blvd, take a left and travel 5.6 miles east to Bay Area Park.
Plan to arrive in the Park by 0900 so we can be on the water by 0930.
Hazards: Stumps, alligators, heat, dehydration, snakes, mosquitoes, wasps, thunderstorms, alien life forms . . . .
Carl Kuhnen
| Trip Leader |
John Grisaffi
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| Trip Assistants |
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| Trip Rating* |
1 or 2 depending on wind |
| Ready to Launch at |
9:30 AM
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| Duration (hours) |
2.5 + hours
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| Paddling Miles |
~ 6 miles
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| Emergency Initiator |
n/a |
| Emergency Phone #s |
713-477-1221, Pasadena Police |
| Latest Expected Return |
2:00 PM
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| Auto Description/Lic # |
bronze Subaru Forester / FGM 4959
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| Distance from Houston |
Approx 28 miles
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* 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.