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• Moody Gardens Sweethearts Cruise

  • Start
    14 Feb 2025
  • End
    16 Feb 2025
  • Location
    Moody Gardens
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Moody Gardens Sweethearts Cruise

  Cruise Leader Errol Gomez

   

  14th - 16th Feb 2025

  Location Moody Gardens

  Spaces left 14

  Registration is required

  Join us for a romantic experience as we embark on the Sweethearts Cruise at the beautiful Moody Gardens.

  Slips are $70 per night. Those interested in participating in the cruise should register on the TMCA website first to facilitate planning and slip assignments. We only have 14 slips available, so please contact Moody Gardens soon. Inform them you are with TMCA for the Sweethearts Cruise and provide your payment information. You will also have the option to prepay for any of the events during Moody Gardens Valentines weekend specials.

  Moody Gardens Reservations: 409-683-1299

  On Friday, weather permitting, we plan to have a BYOB Docktails on the dock. Please bring appetizers to share. 

  Moody has a lot of Fun events planned for Valentines and we hope you can join us.

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• February Monthly TMCA Meeting

  • When
    21 Feb 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Elks Lodge at 623 Hanson Road Kemah

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  Come hear our guest speaker, Sherah McDaniel!

  TMCA FEBRUARY MONTHLY MEETING
  

  FEBRUARY 21 6:00 PM

  ELKS LODGE

  Our January Monthly Meeting will be at the Clear Lake Elks Lodge, 623 Hanson Road, Kemah, Texas.

  Socializing and dinner orders will begin at 6:00 pm and the business meeting begins at 7:00 pm, with the presentation to follow. Our guest speaker will be Sherah McDaniel from University of Houston Clear Lake Environmental Institute of Houston.  Sherah will tell us about the Galveston Bay Dolphin Research Program and the TMCA sponsored dolphin, Mariner (#23).  Listen, learn and ask questions too. Don’t miss it!

  Come early, enjoy dinner and visiting with members and guests.  Be sure to wear your name badge.  We hope to see you there!

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• Mardi Gras Party GYB Cruise

  • Start
    22 Feb 2025
  • End
    23 Feb 2025

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  Friday night-Barn Bash for Krewe of Aquarius 7-11pm

  
  

  Saturday-parade watch party at Ave. H and 25th.  The parade rolls at noon from 25th and the Seawall. Bring chairs and picnic lunch. 

  
  

  
  

  GYB is very limited on sail boat slips FYI.  Also, anyone is invited to the barn party and parade watch party whether they are staying at Moody or GYB,  hotel or driving in. We will be sailing over on Friday, Feb. 21st and staying two nights. The fee is $3/foot per slip.  Call GYB to reserve  your slip (409)765-3000 . The fee is non-refundable, keep that in mind.  

  
  

  The Barn Bash for 2025 
  

  Tickets are available at the door- $30 CASH!

  
  

  The Barn Bash is Galveston's biggest Mardi Gras party, and it's happening the evening before the Seawall Parade and will be held on February 21st from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Aquarius Float Barn 1517 31st.This event is open to the public (21 years or older) and features live entertainment, food, beverages, dancing, face painting, and throws. Admission for the event is only $30 CASH

  
  

  What's a Barn Bash?

  The Barn Bash is held at the Aquarius Float Barn 1517 31st , a 20,000-square-foot warehouse where many of the Mardi Gras floats are stored. This gives you a unique opportunity to see the floats up close before the big parade.

  In addition to the floats, the Barn Bash also features a live band, food, beer, and wine. There's plenty of room to dance and party, and you're sure to have a blast. Bring a chair if you want to sit down.

  Your admission price includes a meal catered by a local favorite La Estacion. (7 – 8:30pm or until gone), and your choice of beer, wine, or soft drinks.  NOTE: TABC rules only allow us to serve an individual 2 drinks at a time.

  The highlight of the event starts at 9:00 p.m., when the Krewe members board their floats to throw beads to the crowd.  The challenge is to see who can catch the most and fanciest beads.

  For the Saturday parade watch we will meet at the intersection of Ave. H and 25th.  We will go early to stake out a place and await the parade. Bring chairs and food and beverages.  

  
  

  Lamy and Wendy Chopin Cruise leaders.

  
  

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• Whooping Crane Cruise

  • Start
    24 Feb 2025
  • End
    7 Mar 2025
  • Location
    Start at Harborwalk
  • Spaces left
    4

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  WHOOPING CRANE CRUISE 
  

  Harborwalk to Port Aransas Beginning

  FEBRUARY 23  

  CRUISE LEADERS JIM & CONNIE FERGUSON

  REGISTRATION REQUIRED

  
  

  Winter Cruising is the BEST!  

  Join us for a multi-day cruise to see the Whooping Cranes as we cruise past the beautiful Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.  Flexible travel with stops in Surfside, Matagorda, Port O’Connor, Rockport and Port Aransas.  Walk to the beach at Surfside, enjoy dinner out at each over night stop, visit with others during the trip making new friendships or just getting to know each other better.

  Each cruiser will make their own marina reservations.  Sailboats travel slower than motor vessels. Travel at your own comfortable speed. ( For example, M/Vs might skip Port O’Connor and head straight through to Rockport/Port Aransas.)

  Great Learning Opportunity

  This cruise offers first timers a buddy boat, waypoints, the experience of how to transit the Colorado River Locks and Brazos River Flood Gates and the opportunity to communicate with commercial traffic.

  But, But, But…. Weather and Locks….

  If you have a cockpit enclosure or cabin steering with a seat, you will be fine.  If you enjoy winter sports, this is the cruise for you!   Currently (1/13/25), both locks and flood gates are open and operating normally.  If the water speed reaches 5-7 mph, the Locks close over night.  Anything 7 miles and up, the locks are closed to all.   We will be closely monitoring these.  

  Safety and not destination will be our goal.  Offshore cruising, bypassing both flood gates and locks, is a wonderful experience if the waves, wind and weather are good.  The trip will be flexible and fun.  The cruise leaders have made the trip numerous times. 

  Join In For Part or All of the Trip

  Don’t have enough time for a week plus long cruise?  Meet up at Harborwalk and travel to Surfside and Matagorda for a lot of fun opportunities with the group.  Come for part or come for all!
  

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• St. Paddy's Dock Party

  • When
    7 Mar 2025
  • Location
    Waterford Harbor Marina

  Hosted by your Commodore Len Myers and Michael Ricketson.

  Save the date!

  More details to come.

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• Seafarers Center - Lunch and Tour

  • When
    12 Mar 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Galveston Seafarers Center
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Learn more about the Galveston Seafarers and help support their cause. The Galveston Seafarer lunch will be held on Wednesday, September 27, at 11 am at the Seafarer's Center, 221 20th Street.

  A tour of the Galveston Seafarers Center will follow the luncheon. Price is yet to be determined and is catered by Shrimp & Stuff.

  
  

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• Full Worm Moon Cruise to Bayland

  • Start
    14 Mar 2025
  • End
    16 Mar 2025
  • Location
    Bayland Marina

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  In case your wondering about the name of this cruise, the "Full Worm Moon" is the name given to the last full moon of winter. The last time we were there they accommodated us all on E dock which is for big boats so if you're a little boat or a 30A boat you will need a converter to plug into their 50A power pylons.
  

   Spend the day Chilin’ … explore up Goose Creek by dinghy or  purchase a $35 Day Pass for the Hyatt pool & hot tub

   https://www.resortpass.com/hotels/hyatt-regency-baytown-houston

   Lunch – gather at O’Neal's … (or some might want to check out the Hyatt restaurant)

   https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/iahrb-hyatt-regency-baytown-houston

  Register on the TMCA site with complete boat information and note if you plan to come for both nights or just Saturday. We will provide your slip assignment by email with a diagram of the marina. Our discounted rate for the weekend is $1.25 ft.

  You will need to check in at the office to pay when you arrive.

  Please fly your TMCA burgee and call on channel 68 when approaching the marina. 

  There is a public boat ramp if anyone wants to bring their trailerable boat to explore the area.

  

  
  

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• March Monthly TMCA Meeting

  • When
    21 Mar 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Elks Lodge Kemah

  
  

  TMCA MARCH MONTHLY MEETING
  

  March 21, Friday at 6:00 PM

  
  

  Our March  Monthly Meeting will be at the Elks Lodge in Kemah. 

  Socializing and dinner orders will begin at 6:00 pm and the business meeting begins at 7:00 pm, with the presentation to follow. 

  Come early, enjoy dinner and visiting with members and guests.  Be sure to wear your name badge.  We hope to see you there!

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• Dock Party Harbor Island

  • When
    4 Apr 2025
  • Location
    Harbor Island

  Harbor Island dock Party, hosted by Gloria and Mike Rooney. More details to come. Definitely save the date this is always a great party in a beautiful location.

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• April Monthly TMCA Meeting

  • When
    18 Apr 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Elks Lodge 623 Hanson Rd, Kemah

  

  Don't Miss Dr. Greg Kutsen!

  TMCA APRIL MONTHLY MEETING
  

  April 18 6:00 PM

  ELKS LODGE

  Our April Monthly Meeting will be at the Clear Lake Elks Lodge, 623 Hanson Road, Kemah, Texas.

  Socializing and dinner orders will begin at 6:00 pm and the business meeting begins at 7:00 pm, with the presentation to follow. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Greg Kutsen presenting Medical at Sea. Dr. Kutsen, MD has over 20 years of experience in Emergency Medicine.  An avid boater, he is familiar with accidents and emergencies that can happen on the water.  Greg also owns Mantus Marine. Come listen, learn and ask questions.

  Come early, enjoy dinner and visiting with members and guests.  Be sure to wear your name badge.  We hope to see you there!

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• Easter Cruise - Moody Gardens

  • Start
    19 Apr 2025
  • End
    21 Apr 2025
  • Location
    Moody Gardens
  • Spaces left
    14

  A huge thank you to Ken Hutchinson who negotiated with Moody Gardens and has manage to have them honor their previous agreement with us at $70 per night. Those wanting to do the cruise please register here so we can plan accordingly. Once we make slip assignments you will call Moody them know you are with TMCA for the Easter Cruise and what slip you've been assigned.  You can cancel your reservation up until 3 days prior to the cruise.

  Moody Gardens: 409-683-1299

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• French Picnic - Spring Edition

  • Start
    25 Apr 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    27 Apr 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    The Pasture Double Bayou

   Bonjour, Boaters! Join Us for a Springtime French Picnic! ⚓
  

  
  

  Dear Cruising Friends,

  
  

  We're excited to invite you to our annual French Picnic, now with a fresh twist! Traditionally held the weekend after Thanksgiving, this beloved event has sailed into springtime for a delightful new setting.

  
  

   Date: April 25-April 27 the actual picnic will be on Saturday the 26th

   Location: Double Bayou Pasture

  
  

  
  

  What to Expect:

  •A relaxed afternoon of camaraderie and fine French-inspired dining.

  •A French Dish Contest: Bring your tastiest French dish for a chance to win prizes! Think quiche, coq au vin, baguettes, or your best French dessert.

  
  

  We will have a champagne fountain and a French ambiance. 

  
  

  Whether you're channeling your inner Julia Child or simply savoring the dishes, it's a great time to reconnect with fellow cruisers and celebrate spring.

  
  

  Let's raise a glass (or a baguette!) to good food, good company, and the joy of boating! We look forward to seeing you there.

  
  

  Bon appétit!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Cruise leader is Tim Marshall

  Assistant Cruise leaders and social planners are Jeannie and Steve Keith

  Last year we went back to the pasture with a couple boats drawing more than 5 feet with the thought of using the success of that cruise to promote a return to the French Picnic and here we are. The return to the Pasture Cruise was a great success and the only boat that got stuck even for a few minutes was me when I mistook the wreckage of Marker 11 for the totally missing marker 12, navigational error by me. The tidal situation this year is near optimal. The weather should be great and with a likely south wind there will surely be plenty of water up there. There are veterans of previous French Picnics involved in the planning of this cruise and I'm really excited to be leading it.

  
  

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• Dos de Mayo Dock Party

  • When
    2 May 2025

  Dos de Mayo Dock party because Cinco de Mayo is a Monday. This is generally a Mexican or Tex-Mex foodie extravaganza. There will likely be a costume/outfit contest, possibly with a valuable prize awarded and there may or may not be a piñata. This is hosted by Cookie and Jay Johnson. Both more and better details will be coming soon.

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• USCG Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Tour

  • When
    3 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Coast Guard Headquaters

  USCG Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Tour

                                    
  

  Saturday, May 3 2025

  TMCA will be treated to a fascinating and educational tour of the US Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service facilities on the morning of September 16. At the VTS center more than 450+ ship and tow movements per day operating in the Vessel Traffic Service Area (VTSA) are tracked using the most sophisticated up-to-date tracking systems in the world! We will see how VTS personnel are able to view all HSC traffic with AIS, radar, and video cameras at various locations up and down the length of the channel. Come join in and learn about how all the HSC traffic gets around without hitting anything or each other! (usually!)

  The location of the Vessel Traffic Service is at the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Houston/Galveston Headquarters at Ellington. Due to security regulations in place at this facility, all participants in this event MUST be US citizens and all participants MUST be prepared to show a valid driver’s license at the facility guard gate. (Note: To expedite entry through the guard gate I would recommend some car-pooling if possible, but again, all passengers MUST have their license with them!)

  Details on how to get to there are provided below. The event will begin at 10:00am, but please arrive at the facility no later than 9:45am! A VTS officer will meet us in the lobby and then take us upstairs and show a video giving us a general introduction to the facility, its history, etc. Tours of the actual control room will follow. Due to the size of the control room, and depending upon the number of people participating, we may have to divide ourselves into smaller groups for this part of the tour. (The event will conclude around noon.)

   

  The VTS center is manned 24/7/365 by both CG and civilian personnel, and it is tremendously
  fascinating to stand in that room and watch and listen to them do their very serious work! And for those who may not know this, you can listen to VTS at any time as they talk to ships and tows on VHF channels 11 and 12. And sometimes while out on the water it is not a bad idea, especially if you do not have AIS capability on your boat, to monitor these channels in order to know what may be coming at you, or…., sneaking up behind you! (The HSC is divided into sectors and those vessels located between the Galveston sea buoy and light 34 use VHF channel 12 for their communications, and then between lights 34 and 122 all vessels use VHF channel 11.)

   

  There have even been instances that I can relate where TMCA members (including myself in one case) have called VTS for some help while navigating in, or crossing, the HSC, especially during periods of very limited visibility. Even though recreational vessels are not required to check into the system, VTS is always there to help us all navigate safely on our waterways.

   

  Those of you who will cruising to downtown Houston on the mid-October Allen’s Landing Cruise might be especially interested in this VTS tour since, for your two passages through the Port of Houston Security Zone, the TMCA flotilla is always checked into the system. Flotilla progress is closely tracked and the lead vessel is always in VHF communication with the VTS center throughout the passages. So this is a chance for you to see what that all looks like on their very sophisticated monitoring systems, radar, and cameras.

   

  It has been quite a few years since I last organized this tour, and photos from one previous event can be found here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/15251435@N08/albums/72157673872117185

   

  Registration will be on the website, but for us to meet USCG security requirements, I am going to need for you to SEPARATELY email me your list of participants who will be in your car, providing ALL participant names in the same format in which they appear on your driver’s license! Since a final list of participants needs to be turned in to the VTS a week ahead of time, registration for this event will close on September 9^th. The tour is limited to 45 people so please sign up as soon as possible so that I can coordinate plans with our host.

   

  Philip Kropf

  s/v Silhouette

  713-598-6454
  pkropf@flash.net

   

  Directions: The address of the facility is 13411 Hilliard St., Houston 77034. It may however be the case that your GPS does not show this address properly and so I am providing a Google Maps link on how to get there from Seabrook. It is about 12.5 miles from Seabrook and the link to this route can be accessed by clicking here.

   

   

   

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• Lone Star Flight Museum

  • When
    3 May 2025
  •  
    1:30 PM
  • Location
    11551 Aerospace Ave (Ellington Field)

  Following the US Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service Tour come take a tour of the Lone Star Flight Museum.  Or just come see the Flight Museum!  Both are located at Ellington Field. Tickets are $12/adult, $10/senior, and can be paid at the door.  There are a few eateries in the Ellington Field area where you can gather a small group to meet at between the USCG tour and this tour.  Additional information will be sent to registrants closer to the day of the tour.

  The Lone Star Flight Museum is an aviation museum with a mission to celebrate flight and achievements in Texas aviation history. In addition to the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame, the 130,000 square foot museum is home to a flying collection of rare and historic commercial, general aviation and military aircraft. More information on the museum can be found at Lone Star Flight Museum

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• Pirate Cruise - Redfish Island

  • Start
    9 May 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    11 May 2025
  • Location
    Redfish Island

  The Pirate Cruise to Red Fish Island is fast approaching! A relaxing and entertaining excursion is planned.

  As is always the case with pirates there will looting and burning!!

  The plan is to have a bonfire on the beach and it would be good if you could bring some scrap wood or fire wood along. You can go ashore and scavenge for wood as there usually is a fair amount washed up on the island.

  Pirate clothing of any kind is encouraged. Cruise Captain Tim will pick the winner at the bonfire.

  The fun starts in the afternoon. Place the wood you have on the bow where it is reachable from the water. Tie a few strips of cloth around the bow as marks of your vessel. Then get aboard your dingy, armed with your water weapons. Approach the other pirate boats and try to take the wood and "vessel marks" from them. They will try to fend you off with their water weapons so you will have to dissuade them with yours. It promises to be a great afternoon!

  In the evening we will have a bonfire on the island and a shared meal. Bring beverages and a dish to share.

  I've been told water balloons are not allowed because turtles eat them and die. So, no water balloons.

  Cruise Leader is TIm Marshall

  
  

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• May TMCA Monthly Meeting

  • When
    16 May 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Elks Lodge 623 Hanson Road, Kemah

  Come learn about Hurricane Prep and be prepared!

  TMCA MAY MONTHLY MEETING
  

  May 16 at  6:00 PM

  ELKS LODGE

  Our May Monthly Meeting will be at the Clear Lake Elks Lodge, 623 Hanson Road, Kemah, Texas.

  Socializing and dinner orders will begin at 6:00 pm and the business meeting begins at 7:00 pm, with the presentation to follow. 

  Come early, enjoy dinner and visiting with members and guests.  Be sure to wear your name badge.  We hope to see you there!

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• Women on the Water (WOW) Class

  • Start
    17 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    18 May 2025
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    Kemah Elks Lodge

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  Attention Women of TMCA!

  WOW is an introductory/refresher boating class for TMCA women members, taught by TMCA women members.  You will learn basic rules of the road, navigation, radio communication, knot tying, docking and so much more!  The women instructors are veteran boaters happy to answer your questions and share their experiences.  You will have the opportunity to polish your skills or learn something new.  This is a fun, laid back class with lots of hands on instruction and social interaction.

  The knowledge gained during the WOW Class will be applied on the WOW Cruise scheduled for May 18th.

  There is no fee for this class and you are not required to order food or beverages. However, the Elks Lodge will have beverages for purchase and you may pre-order lunch (Salad w/ Chicken or Hamburger w/ Fries)  during registration.

  You will receive a hard copy of the WOW documents at the start of class.  

  Please wear your name badge.  We hope to see you there!

  Questions?  Please contact Janet Abraham at: biloxij@gmail.com or (228)860-9279 – please leave a message since she doesn’t answer mystery numbers.

  
  

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• Women on the Water (WOW) Cruise

  • When
    18 May 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Clear Lake / Galveston Bay

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  The WOW Cruise is designed to apply the knowledge learned in the WOW Class on May 17th. Women who have completed the WOW class in past years, and experienced women boaters are also welcome to join.

  Please indicate whether you would like to take your boat out as the Captain, or if you would like to Crew on someone else's boat.  Please indicate if you prefer sailing or power boating on Clear Lake or Galveston Bay.

  
  

  
  

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• TMCA 45th Anniversary Party

  • When
    31 May 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Sylvan Park Pavilion 636 N Bayshore Dr, La Porte, TX 77571

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  TMCA will be celebrating its 45th Anniversary in its 46th year if operation. It will include a catered BBQ dinner as well as a live band and most likely a cash bar. The club is paying for the venue, the dinner and the band, the bar will be on you.

  This promises to be an excellent party in a beautiful location and we look forward to seeing you there.

  Click the link to register. Registration will close a week before the event. You will need to register to attend the event since we need an accurate headcount for dinner.

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• Harborwalk for the Texas Outlaw Challenge

  • Start
    20 Jun 2025
  • End
    22 Jun 2025
  • Location
    Harborwalk Marina
  • Spaces left
    20

  The annual Outlaw Challenge weekend is coming up on June 21-23. TMCA has 20 slips reserved for the event, including group dinners and a breakfast or two, and lots of comradery and fun. The Outlaw Challenge will draw some of the nation's fastest and most beautiful Go Fast boats. They come to Harborwalk on their Poker Run as one of their stops. It is their longest stop, arriving around 11 am on Saturday. They have lunch, drinks, and pool time during that period and take off around 3 pm.

  Once you have registered on the TMCA site, call Harborwalk Marina (409-935-3737) to arrange payment for your slip. This has to be completed prior to arriving for the cruise. It is $225 for up to three nights. If someone wants to stay only one night or more, it will cost $100 a night. 

  IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT bring alcoholic beverages into the pool area. TABC has had agents patrolling the area and threatened to fine Harborwalk for not controlling their area. The offending group has been banned from returning to Harborwalk.

  Friday evening cocktails dockside, invite friends, wander to any TMCA boat, but be sure to have a great time dockside with TMCA. 

  Saturday 6 pm, will be a shared meal in the open area under the marina office. Bring a dish to share and your beverage of choice.

  Sunday morning, 9:30 am, we will have a shared breakfast. Bring a dish to share.

  
  

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• Bayland Cruise - Texas Outlaw Challenge

  • Start
    20 Jun 2025
  • End
    22 Jun 2025
  • Location
    Bayland Marina

  Cruise Leader will be Philip Kropf

  This is a cruise designed for us to watch some of the Texas Outlaw Challenge mariners arrive at Bayland Marina on Saturday morning as one of the stops on their “Gunslinger Poker Run” event (re: https://texasoutlawchallenge.com/), there to pick up their poker card, to perhaps fuel up their thirsty gas-guzzling beasts, and then to grab lunch and a brewski or two at O’Neal’s. This cruise was first run back in 2012 (when O’Neal’s didn’t even exist!), and a photo album from that cruise can be seen on my Flickr site by clicking here. Since there is no swimming pool at Bayland, like there is at Harborwalk which is another one of the stops, the boats don’t linger at Bayland for very long, but it is great fun to watch it all while it lasts!

  The “Goose Creek Dinghy Excursion” part of the day was a cruise feature which I created back in 2001 when there just wasn’t much to do there at Bayland on hot summer afternoons! I led that fun event every year for the next several, and there was always great participation! Photo albums from two such Goose Creek explorations, in 2015 and 2017, can be found by clicking here and also here. So bring those dinghies and we will spend a couple of hours in the afternoon cruising up this close-by waterway that bisects the city of Baytown.

  O’Neal’s Sportsbar & Grill (click here) opened in June 2018. The food is good, the beer is cold, there is often live music, and the view of passing ships in the HSC, and especially of the Fred Hartman Bridge, cannot be beat, especially at sunset and after dark! It had been a long time since Bayland Marina had a venue onsite such as O’Neal’s, where one could go for dinner, and/or just some cold beers at the bar out under the palapa, and so I am looking forward to it again!

  TMCA has a very long history of cruising to Bayland Marina (https://baylandmarina.com/bayland/), and that is ever since it first opened in the mid-90s! It is a fine weekend destination due to its relatively short distance from Clear Lake (10.5nm), and with its great docks, plenty of electric plug-ins, clean restrooms, and ship’s store, it is well worth cruising to! The long-awaited dredging of the entrance channel took place a couple of years ago, and looking at the tide predictions for the weekend no one should have any access problems. If you cannot make the trip on Friday just come on Saturday, but the go-fast boats generally arrive around mid-to-late morning, and so if you want to see them you need to arrive early!!

  My “Navigation to Bayland Marina” destinations file, which includes waypoints and other important information, is available by clicking here. Slip fees for TMCA at Bayland are $1.50/ft per night, payable at the ship’s store. There are always plenty of open slips and so you really do not need to make a separate reservation with the marina.

  I am hoping for a nice turnout for a fun cruise to Bayland Marina!
  

  Philip Kropf, Cruise Leader

  s/v Silhouette

  713-598-6454

  pkropf@flash.net

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

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