Full Moon Paddle – Guided Tour of Christmas Bay

Guided Tour:  Full Moon Paddle (post Thanksgiving)

Full Moon paddle tours are special times to view birds, fish, and dolphins. RiverCoast guides will lead you as you visit Christmas Bay and Titlum Tatlum bayou by the light of the full moon.

This is a Level 2 paddle tour guided by RiverCoast.  Rental kayaks available for $35 for participants.

Please have the following:  One good headlamp, one rear-facing LED area light on your back or rear deck (Not too bright).  One back up flashlight in a dry-bag or on deck, 3-4 glow sticks (or equivalent). VHF Marine Radio is helpful, hopefully we will have at least three radios in the group. We plan to paddle about 6 statute miles with an optional stop or two to stretch our legs.  Meet at 7:30 pm at the Treasure Island neighborhood on the bay side just off the Blue Water Highway just before crossing the bridge from Freeport to Galveston.  (Note – $2 cash toll to cross bridge.)

Water temperature reaches averages 70 degrees F but wind and water can vary. Food and hydration are strongly encouraged since we will be out several hours.

To respect our neighbors, please unload quietly and park next door at the Treasure Island Municipal Building.  (No parking on street or grass, please.)  Both outdoor shower and boat wash hose are available for use.  We can use the boat ramp cater corner across the street.

If you don’t want to drive home, some folks will be camping on the beach.  Folks often stay at the nearby Brazoria County RV park (with cabins that may be available to rent) or at a bayhouse through 979VacationRentals (or VRBO).   Prior to this Full Moon Paddle, contact Lynne if you would like a day time tour (or play in the level 2 to 3 waves  at San Luis Pass).

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.