This route is for
sailboats. It takes HSC to daymark 50.
There are some remnants of spoil banks along the East side of the HSC.
The wakes of large ships will crest and break like surf on the old
spoil banks.
Stay a half a mile or so away from the HSC to be safe.
There is deep enough water in the area around the
High
and Low range markers to pass out into East Bay.
Practice your tacking and then Pick up the ICW at
Bolivar.
Be prepared for lots of tow traffic.
The Baffle Point Anchorage is Located at
29°23'23.90"N
94°46'48.62"W
It is a convenient place to anchor before Going Offshore
Here is a Short cut Aptly Named Cool Air Pass
This passage is Marked on the Charts but the Daymarkers have never been
replaced.
Robert Reeves came and returned this way and reports these Waypoints:
Sievers Cut North: N 29* 26.420' W 094* 42. 797'
Sievers Cut South N 29* 25. 941' W 094* 42. 663'
Ed Herndon reported a depth of 6 feet at High Tide.
Being 6 foot draft he bumped along three times.
We raft up and Party
Their number is 409-684-1999, ask for Jana or Tricia.
There is good Power and a bargin at $25 a nite.
There is always Snacks before Dinner
They have excellent Seafood Rating **** $$$
Last Fall it was chilly
On Sunday morning we race Home.
