Kayak Virginia Beach Information Net » Back Bay http://www.kayakvb.net Kayaking in Hampton Roads Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:38:13 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Out On Back Bay http://www.kayakvb.net/2009/04/05/out-on-back-bay/ http://www.kayakvb.net/2009/04/05/out-on-back-bay/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:55:17 +0000 paul http://www.kayakvb.net/2009/04/05/out-on-back-bay/ Horn Point had reopened for the season

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Back Bay NWR Visitor Center

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The launch is adjacent to the parking lot, is is probably on of the better alternatives if you have to get out on Back Bay despite low water, but keep in mind it can be crowded, even in winter.

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NWS Back Bay refuge Kayak and Canoe Launch facility

The other thing to take not of is that the sandbar has pretty much moved to the other side of the channel, the deepest part was only about 6 inches or so. It was a bit of a nuisance, having to step up and over the wood bulkhead.

NWS Back Bay refuge Kayak and Canoe Launch facility

So enjoy…

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Tuesday the Kayak and Canoe launch facility at Horn Point will re-open for the season, and as many of you already know this is a great spot to put-in for the Northern end of Back Bay.

For more information go to the Horn Point page at kayakvb.com…

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