Archive for October 2006
The Back Bay NWR Horn Point Launch facility is closed for the season…
I have heard conflicting reports that the entire facility is closed, and
that just the restrooms are closed…
I will verify the status and let you know….
Well I came across this announcement by accident while doing some research, and was somewhat surprised, being as there are no postings that I have seen on or around Back Bay.
All the interior waters of the Ragged Islands are closed until December 31 2007, to all vessels. I contacted the Army Corps of Engineers, and got clarification that the closure includes ALL vessels, powered or not. This kind of bums me out, because that is a real nice place to paddle.
The primary part of the announcement was that there is essentially now a no wake zone that extends 150 yards from all land and marshes in the Back Bay National Wildlife refuge. I think this is a great idea, considering all the damage that is being done to the shoreline in the refuge due to boat wakes.
A pdf of a map of the impacted area can be found here
Just a reminder, that the Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge will close for the season on October 16th, and is not scheduled to reopen until March 16th 2007.
Another thing to keep in mind that there are breeding pairs of Bald Eagles in the refuge, and if they breed successfully next year, the majority of the refuge will be closed until the chicks fledge, or about mid June 07.
Well looks like I am going to miss making a kayak trip for the first time since early July. The weather forecast is not looking good at all, and I am completely loaded up with work.
Were looking at almost all the elements that individually would keep me off the water, heavy rain, high winds, and thunder storms.
So I guess I see if my Padres can continue in the post season or get swept.
Okay I decided to give this a try, as an easier why of putting out information and announcements. Lets see how it goes, if you like it or hate it, let me know.
