2016 Baytown Goose Creek
Spring Cleaning CITO
Sunday, April 24th, 2016
Official event time 1:00PM-1:30PM
Launching from Baytown Wetlands Center promptly at 1:30 PM
This is not a long kayaking trip should be done in an hour or so
There is a Kayak Ramp here, this kayaking trip and event is very kid-friendly so bring the whole family
We will be kayaking the Baytown Kayak Series that is located along here
NON-PADDLERS: Show up during the official event time at the boat launch and then CITO around the Wetlands Center. Please focus on areas along the water where land-based trash may make it into the bayou. Be sure to see off the kayak CITO team.
PADDLERS: We will begin meeting at the Baytown Wetlands Center around 1:00 p.m. (+/-) to get your yaks ready but note: we will launch promptly at 1:30 p.m. and then start paddling along our route. Please arrive early enough to be ready for departure at launch time!
Things you need to consider and consider bringing if you attend this event:
- You will get wet, and possibly soaked, at this event.
- Bring a couple gallon-sized ziplock baggies -- for your GPSr (easy to operate in a large bag), camera, cell phone, and anything else you don't want to get wet (wallet). Trap a little air in them and they float should they fall into the water.
- If something sinks in the bayou, it's gone. It will immediately be buried under 3 feet of muck on the bottom, and there is no getting it back. See tip, above.
- Bring something to drink. Bring more than you think you will need. A few bottles of water and a Gatorade will do you good. And consider a snack that won't melt (chocolate is a bad idea here).
- A hat and sunscreen are a must! Sunglasses are highly recommended.
- Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting wet, muddy, and possibly stained.
- Bring a change of clothes in case you get wet / mucky. There are real restrooms you can use to change clothes before you go home, out to eat afterward, etc. near the boat launch. Make your ride back comfortable.
- Wear a PFD / Lifejacket.
- It's not a party until someone goes turtle. In the unlikely event of a water landing, don't freak out. Just stand up. Most of Goose Creek where we'll be are less than 3' deep. But there are some deep spots. See tip, above.
- Bring a real camera (remember - ziplock).
- Bring your cell phone... just in case.
- No motors are allowed in the area where we'll be.
- And remember, what happens on the Goose Creek stays on Goose Creek