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Winter Solstice - Moonlight on Christmas Bay w/ beach campfire after

When:
Friday, December 13, 2019, 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Where:
Christmas Bay Kayak Launch
Amigo Lane
Freeport, TX, TX  77541
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Chris Arceneaux
832-216-2483 (p)
Category:
HASK Paddle Trip
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
This is an ACA sanctioned event. All participants in ACA-insured activities must wear properly-fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets (Personal Flotation Devices, or PFDs) at all times during on-water activities. Non-HASK participants must sign a waiver.
Capacity:
19
Available Slots:
2
No Fee
No Fee
No Fee


This is a Level 2 paddle. Please have the following:  One good headlamp, One back up flashlight in a dry-bag or (on deck), two glow sticks. One to have on the back deck and the 2nd as a back up in a dry bag. VHF Marine Radio is helpful, hopefully we will have at least five radios in the group. We plan to paddle 7.7 miles with one, possibly two stops to stretch our legs. Note: There will be a "Campfire" on the beach at Access 5 after the paddle. Bring stuff to burn if available.



Be at the put-in on Amigo Lane just off the Blue Water Highway, across from Beach Access #5 no later than 4 PM. Paddles wet at 4:30.  Just enter Amigo Lane, Freeport, TX 77541 in your navigation device. It is 3.3 miles SW of the San Luis Pass Bridge and 10.5 miles NW of Surfside.

Current weather forecast (12/11) shows 54-70 degrees.  Wind....WSW 7-10mph. Water Temp: 67 degrees  It would be wise to have a set of dry fleece in a dry bag inside the kayak. Dry tops are good, have at least a decent non-cotton jacket. Dress for immersion.

Food and hydration are strongly encouraged since we will be out several hours. Wassail will not be turned down...

If you don't want to drive home after the campfire, some folks will be camping on the beach.

Latest expected return 10:00 PM
Emergency Initiator: ...
Brazoria County Sheriff:   979 265-9310
U S Coast Guard Freeport:  979-233-7551

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 participants must sign a waiver.

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 Waiver ACA-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 – 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.
WL:  R. Rollen