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The group will meet at the Public Boat Ramp at Dickinson Bayou beneath TX-146.  Arrive by 9:00 AM and be ready to launch by 9:30 a.m. The exact route will be determined depending on weather conditions. If the wind is light, we can go out into Galveston Bay and take a break at Dollar Point. Depending on the wind, there is Level 1, 2, and 3 paddling available within a short distance of this site.  We will choose a route to maintain Level 1 - 2 conditions. If it's really windy, we'll paddle upstream on Dickinson Bayou or move the launch to the upper part of Dickinson Bayou. Please bring snacks and lots of water.

Directions to the Put-in:  From downtown Houston, drive south on I-45 to FM517, about 28 miles from downtown Houston.  Drive east on 517 for approximately 6.5 miles to TX-146.  Turn right and drive south on 146 for approximately .5 miles.  Exit 146 to the right just before the bridge and go to the public boat ramp below the bridge.

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Lat-lon of put-in:   29° 27.736'N,  94° 58.453'W

Hazards:  The launch is adjacent to a boat ramp.  We must be watchful for traffic on land and in the water.  Boat traffic will be present once on the water.  There are barges moored along the bayou.  There can be a range of boats present on the water.  The channel dips close to the South shore for the first mile, so be sure to be outside the channel even though it is close to the shore at this point if paddling along the south shoreline (on the right going out).  Each person should have plenty of water (it will be HOT) and sunscreen and rain gear. Bring snacks/lunch for a stop somewhere along the route (hopefully at Dollar Point).

 

 

 

* 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.

Waivers - Please complete our easy to use online waiver if you are a HASK member who has not signed a waiver within the last 12 months or a non- HASK participant. Read the waiver carefully.  You give up substantial rights when you sign it.

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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.