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This event is for HASK Members only.  If you are not a HASK Member and are interested in participating, please join HASK (you will need to be a member of the American Canoeing Association also) or contact Phil Salvador (phil.salvador@gmail.com)

The objective -- practice rescues in bumpy, cold water wearing cold water gear (dry or wet sits, gloves, hats, etc).  A test of paddler and gear.

Forecast conditions -To be determined a few days before the event.

Skills you will need

1. Already have done rescues in milder, warmer water.  This is not the time to learn these skills.

 Necessary equipment to participate

1. PFD that can be cinched tight at the waist so it does not ride up in the water.
   
2. a kayak with watertight compartments in the bow and stern, perimeter deck lines, toggles at bow/stern.
3. a properly fitting water-tight spray skirt
4. if you are going to wear glasses of any type, a very secure glass strap
5. footwear that won’t come off or get snagged inside your kayak
   

Clothing

The water and air temperatures will probably be cold.  Maybe quite cold.  You will get wet, so please be wearing a dry or wet suit and have warming options (e.g. hot drink) on the beach or near by (e.g. dry clothes, towel, energy food and drink).  Simultaneously, the sun may be fierce, and suitable protection is recommended (hat (while not paddling), sun glasses, covering clothing, sun cream)

Hazards

1 Cold water, waves up to 3 ft
2. Wind that blows us around.  Maintaining position will be important
3. Wind that chills us, including head and hands
4. We will avoid the surf zone, but may get drifted into it.

5. Fatigue.  We must monitor our condition and that of our colleagues, and go warm up/rest up when needed.
 
Entrance Fee

There is a day-visit entrance fee of $5 per adult.  Park officials strongly advise that visitors pay for a permit in advance, either online. 

https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/galveston-island-state-park/r/facilityDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200075&_ga=2.64619819.546344660.1588003601-486977258.1574702617&pk_vid=185b132cfa377c81175424511993e286

or by Calling a Customer Service Center (512) 389-8900 Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5PM. 

Links to these sites can be found by starting at https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island

You can pay on the day at the Main Entrance also, assuming the park is not already full for the day.

* Trip ratings are only a guide.  Actual conditions will vary with wind and other weather.

 




NOTE: A lot the following is wording for events where non-HASK members can join.  In this event they cannot.  HASK Active Members only.

This is an ACA sanctioned event. All participants in ACA-insured activities must wear properly-fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejackets (Personal Flotation Devices, or PFDs) at all times during on-water activities. 

Non-HASK'ers wishing to participate please check with Phil Salvador first.  Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver. See all rules at the bottom of this page.

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.

• Add Smartwaiver with email address “noreply@smartwaiver.com” to your address book to ensure emails do not go to junk/spam.
• Select a link below to complete the online waiver. 

   ACA-HASK Adult WaiverACA-HASK Minor Waiver

• Respond to the “Confirm your E-Signature” email from ACA / HASK to confirm your email address.  Wavier is now complete and valid.
• You will receive a confirmation email. Please download and print a copy of the waiver and bring it to the trip put-in. 

Guests wishing to participate please check with Phil Salvador first.  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.