 Updates & Submissions are a free service of Kemah.Net. Send your Marine Org. or Event copy to The Webmasters Via Email Only Website Submission - Web Design - Web Hosting Kemah Web design Bay Area Rowing Club of Houston The Bay Area Rowing Club [BARC] provides rowing and sculling lessons and regatta competitions in the Houston area. For info see the BARC Web page: http://www.barchouston.org/ Clear Lake Marina Association An organization of 20 local marinas, yacht clubs and several other related organizations, who share information about the business of running a marina including sharing promotional ideas and information on legislative and legal topics plus efforts to keep the marine environment safe for boaters. For information contact Kathy Jones at watergt@swbell.net. Clear Lake Marine Law Enforcement Task Force A coalition of marine law enforcement officers from seven local cities, Galveston and Harris counties, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and the U.S. Coast Guard who share manpower, equipment, and scheduling to patrol Clear Lake and contiguous waters and promote safe boating. Contact: Sgt. Taylor, ataylor@seabrook-tx.com. Clear Lake Racing Association The holds the Wednesday Night Sailboat races, held between April and October, which draws up to 60 boats in seven, One Design and Handicap Classes. The email contact is Buddy Brown at browngf@ghg.net Clear Lake Sailing Club "The Clear Lake Sailing Club conducts friendly competition in small sailboats with emphasis on instruction, safety and low cost. It has a not-for-profit / charity status & accepts tax deductible boat donations; visit them at: http://www.clearlakesailingclub.org/" Galveston Bay Conservation & Preservation Assn. An organization devoted to improving and preserving the ecological condition of the Bay. Contact: gbcpa@gbcpa.org or see http://www.gbcpa.org/. Galveston Bay Cruising Association (GBCA)promotes sailing an racing of cruising sailboats and provides educational and social events for their membership. For information call 281-291-0360 or visit their Web site at http://www.gbca.org/. Galveston Bay Foundation An organization whose mission is to preserve and enhance the Bay for its multiple uses, through programs in advocacy, conservation, education and research. http://www.galvbay.org/. Galveston Bay Power SquadronA part of the United States Power Squadrons, the world’s largest private boating association promoting safe boating on the water and in the public boating education classroom: http://www.usps.org/, or contact S. Rector at 281-471-3061. Galveston Bay Windsurfing Association A social organization that promoted the sport of windsurfing, organizes local regattas and monitors local water access and safety issues. Contact 281-291-9199 or gbwa@windsurfer.com. (Site may be off-line for a few months). Gulf Coast Yacht Brokers Association (GCYBA) An organization of boat and yacht brokers who come together monthly to promote their industry. One of their special projects is an annual "Diamonds & Deck Shoes Casino Night", with the proceeds benefiting the Sunshine Kids and boating safety projects of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Marine Division. http://www.gcyba.com/ 713/299-0102 Houston Canoe Club is the state’s oldest and largest canoeing and kayaking club. Member projects include paddling events, environmental clean-ups and instruction. For information call 713-467-8857 or visit their Web site at http://www.houstoncanoeclub.org/ Houston Safe Boating Council An affiliation of organizations and individuals that are dedicated to promoting safe boating through education. A summer project is W.A.D.E., a hands-on two-day boating education course for teens. Contact cwalsh@wans.net. Redfish Nation 2004will mark the birth of The Redfish Nation http://www.redfishcup.com/Sail la Vie A singles’ sailing club with a social flair, designed to promote enjoyment of the recreational sport of sailing among single adults, and to promote, teach and encourage members to learn to sail. Contact: Sail La Vie Commodore Sharon Lackey, slackey@bjservices.com. The Scow Scooner Project of the Galveston & Trinity Bay Marine Museum Mission: To explore the past, present and future of Galveston and Trinity Bay through the building and use of traditional small craft; to build a replica of the Gulf Coast Scow Schooner as a focal point, interest, attraction and floating classroom. To create a system that will nurture a sense of pride in craftsmanship and an appreciation for the natural environment. Contact: Howard Gmelch, 281-559-1092. Seabrook Sailing Club The family oriented club on Galveston Bay is run entirely by its members who enjoy organized races, day sailing, the waterfront clubhouse, and the social events for all small boat sailors. They also have an active junior training program. Visit their website at http://www.seabrook-sailing.org/ or for more information call Tom Ryder at: tom_ryder_ssc@yahoo.com or call 281-538-6274. Texas Association of Single Sailors (TASS) is a social group of singles interested in sailing. In addition to group chartered sails and sailing instruction there are dock parties and other social events. See their Web site at http://www.sailTASS.com/ Texas Gulf Coast Fishing is an up to date coastal saltwater fishing website these
guys know this stuff http://www.texasgulfcoastfishing.com/
Texas Mariners Cruising Association (TMCA)A social organization of boaters who enjoy organized boat
trips and educational events. Contact: Hank Knippa, 2001
Commodore, knippa@hypercon.com. Texas Offshore Performance Powerboat Squadron (TOPPS)
A social organization of high
performance boaters who enjoy group boating events and who promote
offshore racing events in the Gulf Coast area Contact: topps@houston.rr.com Texas Outrigger Canoe Club A social group who gather for fun times, attend races, paddle on Clear Lake and wave ride at Surfside Beach. They also teach how to paddle an outrigger canoe and the history of Hawaiian paddling. See their Web site at http://www.tocc.org/. Contact Cheryl Cleland at ccflyingc@aol.com. Women Aboard An
international networking group for women in boating. Their goal
is to enhance the boating experience for women everywhere by providing
information, education, camaraderie and support. Website address:
http://www.womenaboard.com/.
Local chapter meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Contact
Marilyn Early, 281-535-1147; ceaness@pdq.net EYEING THE STORM/INTERACTIVE PAGE
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