The Houston Kayaking Meetup

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WE ARE NOT A BUSINESS!!! We're a group of Houston-area kayaking enthusiasts who love being out on the water and meeting like-minded individuals to talk about kayak gear, local rivers, lakes, and creeks, and to plan kayak trips. We have members of all skill levels, so you're sure to find a group to join you in some good, clean fun out on the water. Kayakers of all levels are welcome!

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40th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta
- Sat Mar 10
  8:00 AM
- → RSVP
- 26 attending
- 5 comments
The Regatta Starting Line

7700 San Felipe (just west of Voss ), Houston, TX (map)
Hosting over 400 participants, the Buffalo Bayou Regatta is Texas' largest canoe and kayak race - a 15-mile stretch. The official start is at 9AM and there are lots of... Learn more

Hosted by: Sophie (Organizer)

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Rick Luckett RSVPed Yes for 40th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta
Yesterday at 9:50 PM

Mar 10

40th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta
Saturday 8:00 AM at The Regatta Starting Line

26 attending
New Member

Rick Luckett joined
Yesterday at 9:49 PM
New Member

Adrian joined
Wednesday at 10:51 PM
New comment

Ken Jacobs commented on 40th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta
Tuesday at 4:22 PM

"What do you do if you own your boat and want to use a local business to transport it from the finish line BEFORE the race so I can get good parking and then at the end I just load on my personal vehicle and can stay and enjoy the rest of the event!"

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Ken Jacobs commented on 40th Annual Buffalo Bayou Regatta
Tuesday at 4:20 PM

"Was just wondering how everyone was transporting their boat from the finish line back to the vehicle that carried it to the starting line...."

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Amanda H. replied to Nails Creek or other close place to paddle
February 9 at 6:27 PM

"Thanks so much for the information; they are good reference sources and all options sound like they could be fun. Maybe one day I'll get to find out and sometime this spring might be a good time!..."
New Discussion Reply

Ben replied to Nails Creek or other close place to paddle (latest of 2)
February 8 at 1:03 PM

"Most of what I've heard about paddling the Colorado is farther upstream, between Smithville and Columbus. That area includes an official "Texas Paddling Trail" and a two day trip recommended by the LCRA. http://www.tpwd.state......"
New Member

Gary Pinkerton joined
February 7 at 8:28 PM

"I live in Silsbee, near Beaumont, where there are lots of paddling opportunities nearby. I like the backwaters and bayous, and would take a slough over a river just about anytime."
New Discussion Reply

Ben replied to Nails Creek or other close place to paddle (latest of 5)
February 6 at 7:09 AM

"I think the water level there should be good now. The Chronicle reported yesterday "Lake Livingston registered 132.3 feet, or 1.3 feet above the full stage of 131 feet."..."
New Member

Luis R. Gil joined
February 5 at 1:52 PM

"Hello fellows, My name is Luis R Gil. I'm from Venezuela and I have been here for about a year. I was raised in Margarita Island, the biggest island of Venezuela, so during my whole life I have been close to the water."