Moody Gardens and Offats Bayou


Trip Down

We take South Boater Cut and pass around the Villages
Lots of gas wells here; keep a sharp eye for Pipes


dangers

Lots of Hazards to avoid in the last Hour from Pelican Island to Moody Gardens.
There are Shoals around Pelican Island and also at the entrance channel to Offats.
Marker 11 is the last Green going into the Bayou. Use the shore for the green Side.
Don't be tempted to skip 26 and go for 28 dead ahead; there is a shallow area right of 26.

Call Bridge and make sure it will be open for your Passage
Coordinate your passage through the Bridge with Barge traffic


ride

There is lots to do at Moody Gardens.
Imax, Aquarium, Rain Forest, Palm Beach.
Schlitterbahn has a new water park that operates Year Round.
TMCA will book the whole Marina and many chose to Anchor
in Offats Bayou and dinghy in for the shore activities.
$1.50 a foot, Reservations Required 800-874-3721


Easter1boats

From Last Easter

fleet

At Boudreaux's


party

Party on the deck at Boudreauxs

Trip Home

Trip Home is usually a Downwind run.
Re enter the HSC before Daymark 50

Just remember Every one of these destinations has a place to go aground. 
Reduce speed to less than 3kts when the bottom is less than 6 inches below your keel.
Exception: Clear Lake can absorb about 6 inches of keel and you will still move.
It's usually best to try backing out of trouble. Return to where you were last in deep water.
Your TMCA Friends will assist you in time of distress.