The Houston Association of Sea Kayakers did a night paddle on the north end of Lake Conroe, about 50 miles north of Houston. 19 folks went for a paddle - totally flatwater and virtually ideal conditions with little wind and a full moon peaking out from behind the clouds. We met at a boat ramp (Cagle Recreation Area) and were underway shortly after 7 p.m., returning at midnight. Everyone had glowsticks and flashlights but thankfully the motor boating crowd left by dark with few exceptions and a marvelous time was had by all. I've posted a few photos, particularly as the sunset came on and the light was wonderful; the two night photos don't quite do justice to the spectacle of 19 boats floating along with glowsticks glowing. It's been quite a while since I've been out in ye olde sea kayak, sure glad I was able to make this trip! Photos are at: http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/563502036KjvfDD?vhost=outdoors I couldn't quite just stash the kayak the next morning (Sunday, May 18th), so went for a solo cruise on Armand Bayou. That was lovely and relaxing too - and the gators again putting on a show. Duckweed was everywhere; wish you could have been here too! Natalie Wiest Near Houston, Texas *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu May 22 2008 - 05:01:38 PDT
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