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Cruising Down the Coast

Thursday, 01 May 2008 10:44 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Planning a cruise down the coast ? The ICW Distance table and Coastal charts may be helpful. They cover popular anchorages and marina's from Clear Lake to Corpus Christi.

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Last Updated (Monday, 09 August 2010 13:41)

Introduction to Galveston Bay Destinations

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 15:09 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Introduction to Galveston Bay Destinations. Learn the Cruise Destinations and the Principal Landmarks around Galveston Bay See how the Boater Cuts provide passage to Trinity Bay and East Bay.

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Last Updated (Wednesday, 11 February 2009 00:41)

North Boater Cut

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 14:54 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

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North Boater Cut is the short way to Double Bayou and Anahuac in Trinity Bay. Five Mile Cut is a Nearby alternate.

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Last Updated (Saturday, 08 March 2008 19:58)

Redfish Island

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 14:26 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Redfish Island and the A Frame Anchorage are short day sails (6 nm from CC 2) where you can anchor, and raft up with your friends. They are also good overnight anchorages.

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Last Updated (Sunday, 21 February 2010 04:10)

Double Bayou

Friday, 28 December 2007 06:53 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Double Bayou is scene for many of the clubs finest outings. There a restaurants, Marker 17; it can provide power hookups for as many as 7 boats. Nearby there is a Nineteen slip Marina at Beason park. The third venue is a cow pasture and oak forest about 3 nm up the bayou. The Pasture is the scene for St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, Kite Flying, and the Famous French picnic at Thanksgiving. These destinations are overnight stays, about 22 nm from Clear lake home ports.

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Last Updated (Sunday, 21 February 2010 04:11)

Allens Landing

Sunday, 09 December 2007 13:44 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Allens Landing is where Houston got its start. This historic landmark is the venue for a two night annual cruise in October. It is scheduled to coincide with the Houston International Art Festival. There are no marina facilities but there is a cost to reserve the park and hire an Off Duty Policeman to guard the fleet. These costs are shared among the cruise participants. Allens Landing is 24 nm from Hartman Bridge in Baytown and 36 nm from Clear lake.

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Last Updated (Saturday, 05 September 2009 14:54)

Moody Gardens on Offats Bayou

Wednesday, 05 December 2007 05:02 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Moody Gardens on Offats Bayou is the location for our annual Memorial Day and Labor Day cruises. These are all long weekends and there is lots to do while you are there. The Marina has power and water and access to some of the hotel facilities is included in the price, $2.25 a foot (unless the club has reserved the marina then it is $65.00 flat rate per boat). A special reservation system is set up to handle these popular events. Many chose to anchor out and dinghy in to the parties on dock. It's 28 nm from Clear lake. Click here for Moody Gardens Dock Layout

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Last Updated (Thursday, 20 May 2010 14:01)

Harborwalk

Tuesday, 04 December 2007 18:14 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Harborwalk is located just off the ICW on the way to Freeport. This is a new facility with floating docks, fuel, bait, convenience store, swimming pool and a restaurant. It is 31 nm from Clear lake.

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Last Updated (Monday, 05 May 2008 08:02)

Seabrook winds are right for sailing

Tuesday, 29 September 2009 22:03 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

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How Hard does it Blow?

Seabrook winds are great for Sailing..

Click read more to see video

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Last Updated (Sunday, 21 February 2010 04:27)

San Bernard River

Monday, 09 August 2010 13:21 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

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San Bernard River is Open to the Gulf.

Offers opportunities for Anchoring above and below the ICW.

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Last Updated (Sunday, 15 August 2010 11:33)

Upper Galveston Bay: HYC, Bayland Marina, Cedar Bayou.

Tuesday, 25 December 2007 18:00 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Upper Galveston Bay: HYC, Bayland Marina, DuPont, Cedar Bayou. These Four destinations take you North past Red Bluff they are shown as a group.

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Last Updated (Thursday, 02 September 2010 00:44)

South Boater Cut

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 14:40 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

South Boater Cut is a second way to Double Bayou, plus a way to Smith Point and some great East Bay Sailing. See also Phillips Passage a newly discovered Unmarked Shortcut to/from Trinity Bay

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Last Updated (Wednesday, 27 February 2008 04:46)

Topwater Grill

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 14:11 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Topwater Grill is not too far beyond Redfish. Has potential for overnight stay. Good for a day sail with late lunch. Food is fine.

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Smith Point

Thursday, 06 December 2007 17:25 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Smith Point is an RV Park which has a long dock with power and water. There is a nearby town with a Large Oyster boat fleet. Lots of bird watching opportunities. Its about 16 nm from Clear lake. Reserve at 409-355-2347 $40 an night with electricity, $10 a night without.

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Last Updated (Sunday, 21 February 2010 04:08)

Steve's Landing

Thursday, 06 December 2007 17:01 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Steve's Landing on the ICW was an overnight destination to a fine seafood restaurant on the Bolivar peninsula. The Restraunt was destroyed by Hurricane IKE. The Bolivar Point Anchorage is on the way. The docks have Changed Hands and there is rumor that the marina may be rebuilt.

. It is a 1.5 mile walk to the Gulf. It's about 28 nm from Clear lake. Great sailing opportunity in East bay. Laguna Harbour is a New destination on the way to Steves. Its about one mile East of Bolivar Roads.

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Last Updated (Monday, 09 August 2010 13:36)

Harbor House and Pelican Island Anchorage

Tuesday, 04 December 2007 18:47 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Harbor House has a small marina that is very handy to events on the Strand in Downtown Galveston. At last check they charged $1.75 a foot: power, water, and complimentary continental breakfast. Also there is an Anchorage just beyond the Pelican Island bridge. It is two miles away and one can dinghy into Harbor House to visit you friends staying there and see the town. Harbor house is 24 nm from Clear Lake. Reservations 800-874-3721

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Last Updated (Thursday, 06 December 2007 17:03)

Anahuac Gatorfest

Tuesday, 04 December 2007 18:07 | Written by Edwin Herndon |

Local Knowledge

Anahuac Gatorfest is held the second weekend in September. For many years a favorite destination but recently the lack of dredging at the Trinity river entrance has made the trip impossible for deep drafted boats. Four foot draft boats can make the trip but should play the tide and watch the depth meter.

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Last Updated (Thursday, 14 February 2008 20:04)