Kayak Trippin' Texas RIVERS Lower Colorado River
LEG-1 AUSTIN TO LITTLE WEBBERVILLE
River Miles 21 - Paddle Days 1 - Camp Nights 0
(Full-Day Paddle-Trip) - (Point to Point)
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PADDLER SKILL LEVEL:
INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE
The Paddler possessing Intermediate Skill Level is assumed to have sufficient experience, also able to handle regular and routine issues and related problems including Self Rescue
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PUT IN: River Mile 288 US 183 Bridge Access
This is the first public access point downstream of Longhorn Dam in Austin. This access, maintained by TxDOT, is on the left as you paddle downstream. The stretch from here to FM 973 requires a river left portage around a low-head dam, 4.75 miles downstream.
TxDOT
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Miles To Next Point 9 - Miles to Gulf 288
TAKE OUT: River Mile 267 Little Webberville Park Access
This park is off of FM 969, approximately 5 miles west of Webberville. This access is on the left as you paddle downstream. Park is open 24 hours a day.
Travis County Parks
Miles to Start 21 - Miles to Previous Point - 12
- Miles To Next Point Miles to Gulf - 267
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NAVIGATION:
TOOLS: (1) (HARD or GPS Generated Map/Chart, Compass - GPS Tracking devise (I use a Garmin etrx 10) (2) Cell Phone (Satellite Maps)
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Navigation Techniques: (Narrow River) (1) Time and Distance Traveled (on a set course) Distance = Speed x Time, Land/Water Features (approx Position/Fix)
(2) GPS Generated Map/Position devise or Cell Phone Satellite Maps
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(Open Water/Open Water Crossings) - Dead Reckoning - Cross Bearings - Transit Bearings - Course Correction
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SOS/Communication
(1) Satellite Communication devise (I use a Garmin InReach devise with SOS and Text Messenger) - (2) Cell Phone
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NAVIGATION FEATURES USED:
Primary: Land and Water: (approx Position) Public Access Points, Vehicle and Railroad Bridges, Creeks, Hazards - Secondary: Transmission Lines, Pipelines/Pump Stations, Private Boat Ramps,
Islands - Other Land or Water Structures
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PUBLIC SOURCES FOR INFORMATION/MAPS USED:
lcra.org/ - tpwd.texas.gov/
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KAYAKS - GEAR/SUPPLIES SUGGESTED:
SOT'S
Performance/Touring rated SOT'S
14FT Min. length kayak
I plan to be paddling a Swell Scupper 14 SOT
SIT-IN
14' Min.?
CANOE
Min. 14'?
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REQUIRED ITEMS TO BRING:
carry a LIFE JACKET on board - (Required by law) - (BUT Highly Suggested Wearing the Life Jacket on these Trips)
WHISTLE, Pocket Knife (I Always take one out with me attached to my life jacket)
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SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING:
DRY BAGS - (for your electronics and other water sensitive items)
FIRST AID KIT - ENOUGH LIQUID and HIGH PROTEIN/CARBOHYDRATE SNACKS - TIE LINES: - (1) Piggy Line (approx 6' - Long Line (minimum length should be the length of your kayak) - (can be used for different purposes including moving your boat around, Portages, tying up forward or aft, tying up with other kayaks if a paddle assist is needed)
SPARE PADDLE - HEAVY DUTY BOOTIES (I have NRS ATB Boots good for expedition) - PADDLE LEASH - PERFORMANCE GRADE HEAD LAMP (Min. Lumina 700 or better, water proof/resistant) - THIGH/KNEE STRAPS (for sit-on-tops) - EXTRA PADDING FOR YOUR SEAT (HELPS ON LONGER TRIPS) - GLOVES - WARM CLOTHING (IF APPLICABLE) - WET SUIT (2-3 MM PADDLE WET SUIT SHORTY/FULL LEG, PADDLING JACKET (wear as base in combination with quick dry outerwear to keep the old core warm) OR DRY SUIT) - TENT - COOK STOVE
WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM - KAYAK CART (needed sometimes)- KAYAK REPAIR/PATCH MATERIAL (at the minimum gray guerrilla waterproof tape) - MAP/CHART (protector/holder) - DECK/HAND
MOUNTED COMPASS
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TIPS:
TIE/TETHER EVERYTHING
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