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2010 Kayak Tours 

Paddlers will venture into the lushness of the bayou, exploring the urban oasis of Houston. Join us for one of our unique afternoon-guided paddling trips.

The outfitter, North Lake Conroe Paddling Company, will be providing easy to use, tandem (2-seater) sit-on-top recreational kayaks, “mini kayak lessons,” and paddling and safety gear on these excursions.


WHEN

September 11 (sold out)

September 18

October 9

November 13

December 4

9am-1pm  Paddle from I-610 and Woodway going east to downtown’s Sabine Promenade

 

Meet at the parking lot of the Woodway Boat Launch (just west of I-610)

Shuttles will be provided to take paddlers back to the parking area.

 

Note: Maximum capacity is 20. Reservations required..

Cost: $ 60/person; includes kayak rental, paddles, shuttles, & guided tour

Payment for boat tours must be made at the time of the reservation. Cancellations must take place at least 1 week prior to the date of the boat tour to receive a refund.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has designated a 26-mile stretch along Buffalo Bayou an official paddling trail in Texas.  Click here to learn more.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/coastal/buffalo_bayou/index.phtml

 

Canoe and Kayak Rental:
ACK www.austinkayak.com 713.660.7000

Houston Rowing Club www.houstonrowing.com 281.532.1518
North Lake Conroe Paddling Co. (kayak’s only) www.northlakeconroepaddlingco.com 936.203.2697
REI www.rei.com 713.353.2582
Southwest PaddleSports www.paddlesports.com 281.292.5600


Shuttle Service:
Bayou Shuttle www.bayoushuttle.com  713.538.7433
The Wave www.thewashingtonwave.com 713.863.9283

Bike Rental:

West End Bicycles www.westendbikes.com 713-861-2271

 

To sign up or to find out more information, please call the Buffalo Bayou Partnership at 713.752.0314 ext. 3 or e-mail tsmith@buffalobayou.org