Do you know your Zip Zone Evacuation map for Galveston County?
Remember Hurricane Rita and the evacuation mess?
Do you know your flags? Marine Signal Flags
Today these flags are used primarily to decorate ships during parade and presentation. Before the advent of electronic communication, signal flags were used to communicate ship to ship.
10 Marine Apps to Make You A Better Boater?
Every day, new applications are developed that can help you run your boat more efficiently and effectively.
New Restaurant at Seabrook Marina & Shipyard
The new restaurant will have abundant views of the Clear Creek Channel
13 Tips on Boat Safety and First Aid for Pets
We’ve all seen those dogs standing in the bow of boats with their ears blowing in the wind as they try to catch the spray in their face—it looks cute, right? Most of our four-legged friends naturally position themselves up in the boat to better enjoy the experience. As pet moms and dads, we just need to remember that if we’re operating our boats in choppy water your dog could be propelled overboard very easily.
Tips and Information about the Solar Eclipse - View Yours By Boat
Where will you catch this rare solar eclipse event? Experience these prime viewing destinations by boat.
On August 21, the United States will see its first total solar eclipse in 99 years.
Galveston Bay Cruising Association - August & September,2017 - News
GBCA News for August - September 2017
By Kelley Dees
Another great Texas Race Week was enjoyed in mid-July!
Thanks for all the racers who sailed, the friends who partied for three nights, and thanks to the Race Committee, and Walter and Beverly Caldwell for their planning and execution of the Event. Galveston will long remember GBCA and we look forward to returning!
Summer Fun - July - August - September 2017 Seabrook/ Kemah Area Events - Texas
Events every weekend - from July to September
July every Thursday Night - Rock the Dock - Kemah Boardwalk
July - Fireworks Friday - 9.30pm- Kemah Boardwalk
Every Sat from 9 - 1pm - Farmer's Market - Clearlake Shores
Salsa Sundays - Live Salsa music on the main stage all day! - Kemah Boardwalk
May 28 - Sept 5 - 27th Annual CCA State of Texas Anglers' Rodeo
GBCA news article for August, 2017
by Kelly Dees, July 2017
Fun Summer of Rum Races
GBCA members and guests are enjoying a fun summer of Rum Races. We have an average of 70 boats out sailing on the scheduled Saturday afternoons.
10th Annual Shootout - Outlaw Challenge
The biggest performance boat ever in Texas
Seabrook Marina has Boat Slips available for the weekend and some right on the Clear Lake Channel for VIP viewing of all the boats roaring past.
Article by Speed Boat Magazine
TEXAS OUTLAW CHALLENGE - JUNE 21-25, 2017
10 Tips for the Hurricane Season in South Texas
Boating under the Influence Guide
BUI is just as deadly as drinking and driving!
Did you know:
- A boat operator is likely to become impaired more quickly than a driver, drink for drink?
- The penalties for BUI can include large fines, revocation of operator privileges and serious jail terms?
- The use of alcohol is involved in about a third of all recreational boating fatalities?