$$ Sunday Afternoon Sea Kayak Visit of Concrete Shipwreck Selma, Galveston, TX
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Did you know? Resting for 100+ years, SS Selma is a ship made of concrete reinforced with rebar, and is the only permanent and prominent shipwreck along the Houston Ship Channel. It lies approximately one mile north of Galveston Island.
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CALL 832-686-3231 TO SIGN UP & CONFIRM LOGISTICS!
SS Selma was an oil tanker built in 1919. Steel shortages during World War I led the USA to build experimental concrete ships, the largest of which was the SS Selma, today partially submerged in Galveston Bay and visible from both the Houston Ship Channel and Seawolf Park.
A channel 1,500 feet long and 25 feet deep was dug to a point just off Pelican Island's where the ship was laid to rest. The wreck of the SS Selma has since been the object of failed plans to convert it for use as a fishing pier, pleasure resort, and an oyster farm. Long a source of curiosity and local legend, it remains important to scientists who continue to study aspects of its concrete construction.
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Join us! Safe adventure. Relaxed pace. Awesome destination. Outstanding history learning opportunity. Small group size. Experienced trip leader.
Equipment: We use professional grade kayaks designed for touring the sea. They have sit-inside cockpit seat, with long and narrow hull. We do not use sit-on-top kayaks.
Requirements: Good balance skills and reasonable fitness level is advisable. Our sit-inside cockpit touring kayaks can accommodate paddlers only up to 250 lbs. or less.
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To register, please call Constantin at 832-686-3231 to confirm logistics, gear size, to answer your questions and process payment.
$155 + tax per person (gear + guiding included)
In advance over the phone registration required
We take Venmo, PayPal, card over the phone
Minimum 4 participants for tour to go
Small group size (max 10).
Event is cross-posted on several platforms.
Seats fill up quickly! Call early to sign up!
Please call Constantin at 832-686-3231 to confirm logistics, gear size, to answer your questions and process payment.
We take appointments. This event can be rescheduled for another time that's convenient for your party of 4.
GEAR PROVIDED WITH REGISTRATION:
Single seat OR tandem touring kayak
Lightweight paddle
Adjustable life jacket
Small size dry bag for car keys, wallet, phone
Group first aid kit, safety and recue kit (bilge pump, paddle float, tow rope, lights, VHF radio, etc)
A waiver must be filled out.
Tour Duration: 2-3-hour.
Tour Length: 2-4 miles.
Tour can be shortened or lengthened based on sea/weather circumstances and paddler fitness abilities and group dynamics.
WHAT TO BRING:
Bring 1 gallon drinking water and pack lunch. Leave in the car a towel and a full set of clothing for a comfortable ride home. Dress only with synthetic, fast-drying, comfortable/stretchy fit, outdoor clothing. Long pants and long sleeve shirts protect your skin from sun and bugs. Bring a large brim hat with under chin strap and sunglasses. Wear water shoes (closed toed sandals, old sneakers). No blue jeans, no flip-flops, no crocs or rainboots. Wear paddling or cycling/workout gloves to avoid hand blisters.
UNDECIDED? Check out our photo album:
SS Selma Shipwreck Sea Kayak Tour
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I look forward getting to know you and to be paddling together!
Constantin
[Call/Text: 832 686 3231]
PS: Constantin is an accomplished ACA L-3 Coastal Kayak Instructor, ACA L-3 River Kayak Instructor, ACA L-2 Trip Leader, Master of Science in Geology, and NOLS Wilderness First Aid.
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We also run team building events, birthday parties, church functions, eco tours, overnight camping excursions down the river, across the lake and weekend long adventures at sea along the Texas Gulf Coast, and more advanced skills classes focused on sea kayaking, canoeing and SUP's.
Hope to see you on the water soon!