It is hard to believe we are into September, so there are ONLY THREE OUTINGS until the end of our Lady Bird Lake kayaking season. If you have been waiting for “sometime” to come, mark your calendar for this Wednesday the 13th, the 27th, when Gail will be hosting, and in October the 11th and try to come to our end-of-season gala on the 25th.
If you are a long-time member and haven’t made it yet this summer, you are new to TOWN, always wanted to try kayaking, or find yourself with a little time and on the south side of the river, join us at 5:30 at the Rowing Dock (www.rowingdock.com) on Stratford Rd just off Barton Springs Road, under and a little west of the Lamar Bridge. We aim to be on the water at 6, and must have the boats back by 8 pm. While the weather isn’t quite so hot now, we all need a nature break to help us keep our to-do list in the right balance.
The cost for two hours’ rental is $15 (cash only), and includes the boat, a paddle, and a lifejacket. If you are bringing your own boat, you are welcome to put in behind the Rowing Dock at no charge, but must bring and wear a lifejacket to be part of the TOWN group. One of us will come with you to help with your launch. Anyone interested in trying an outing with TOWN may come as a guest, and any TOWNIE may bring a guest or several, but need to stay with them to ensure their safety.
Bring water, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, whatever will keep you comfortable during the two hours or so that we are out on the FLAT WATER. Some of us have just found our gloves! Nothing to be worried about here, no rapids or waterfalls, just beautiful views and sometimes startling sunsets or double rainbows, whether we are heading toward the downtown or toward the Tom Miller Dam. The only awkward part is getting into or out of the boat, and that is handled by the professional staff of the Rowing Dock.
Everyone is invited to join in having supper afterward, usually Shady Grove, Jason’s, Panera Bread, or Las Palomas. The conversation is as enjoyable as the paddle.
Please let me know if you are coming, and we can wait for you. Call or text or e-mail if you have any questions,