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San Bernard River Mouth Day Trip

When:
Saturday, November 30, 2019, 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Where:
Boat Ramp at end of FM 2918.
FM 2918 Ramp, FM 2918
Brazoria, TX  
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Wendel Bordelon
713-416-6055 (p)
Category:
HASK Paddle Trip
Registration is required before Friday, November 29, 2019 at 12:00 AM
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. See all rules at the bottom of this page.
Cancellation Policy:
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Capacity:
12
Available Slots:
7
No Fee
Let's meet at 9:00 to launch at 9:30. This is intended to be a simple easy paddle down to the mouth of the river to enjoy the area.  The biggest challenge is usually a head wind as we head down the river.   There are always lots of birds of the feathery fishery kind around and just a pretty place to paddle in general. Distance will be between 3 and 6 miles depending on which paths we decide to explore. Bring lunch for a beach picnic and maybe a helmet just in case.


Plan for the day:

  • Put in at the boat ramp on the Intracoastal Waterway at FM 2918, paddle a 100 meters in the ICW, then downstream in the San Bernard River.
  • We will check out the mouth of the river see what there is to see at the mouth.  
  • We will next paddle around the corner and follow the protected lagoon that was formerly the river channel for a look around. 
  • Land on the backside of the beach and walk over to the Gulf to relax, beach comb, and have lunch if possible.
  • Paddle back to the landing

Total paddling distance will be about 6 miles.

It's a pretty easy paddle but will have some current in the river and is partially open to the wind.  We will adjust to the conditions as needed.

 




Directions to the Put-in: For Google Maps driving directions, enter FM 2918 Boat Ramp, FM 2918, Brazoria, TX

Take 288 South from Houston toward Lake Jackson, turn right on Hwy 2004 (2004 turns into 2611 as you go past hwy 36); travel SW for about 11 miles; where 2611 turns NW, turn left onto 2918 (you will still be headed SW, 2918 turns SE in about 0.5 miles).   Stay on 2918 till you arrive at the boat launch.  It’s about 10 miles from 2611.  The put-in is about 70 miles from downtown Houston. Parking is good at the put-in but note that there are no "facilities" at the put-in. There is a three-star Texaco on FM 2004 just west of Hwy 288 and a couple of unrated (shabby) establishments a few miles farther down the road. It's a good 1 1/2 - 2  hours from Houston so leave yourself plenty of time.

Lat - Lon of the put-in is  28°52'8.0364"N,   95° 26'56.5728"W

 


Hazards: Boat traffic on the Intracoastal Waterway, some of which is enormous. We will give it lots of room. Current and small boat traffic in the main river channel, then none in the lagoon. Otherwise, dehydration, fire ants, mosquitos, rattlesnakes, stingrays (shuffle your feet in the lagoon). Boat ramp can be slippery. Bring lunch, adequate water, sun protection, and a change of clothes in case you fall in. Bring lunch for a beach picnic.

 

 

Trip Leader  Wendel Bordelon
 Trip Assistants  Bob Scaldino
 Trip Rating*  2
 Ready to Launch at  9:30 a.m.
 Duration (hours)  4
 Paddling Miles  6
 Emergency Initiator  
 Emergency Phone #s  
 Latest Expected Return  2 p.m.
 Auto Description/Lic #  
 Distance from Houston  90 miles

 

 

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

                                                                                                                                                                                

 

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. See all rules at the bottom of this page.


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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.