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March 22, 2023
Probably the first thing to consider is checking your boat's bottom hull for barnacles and the paint job with a Quick Haul. This means your boat will stay in the hoist and sling for pressure washing and zinc replacements without a major expense of the boat standing in the boatyard.
We have a comprehensive checklist for pre-season to prepare your boat for the upcoming spring and summer season.
Every different sized boat or type of boat below has a required checklist.
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February 08, 2023
2023 TORC (Texas Offshore Racing Circuit) is back! GBCA-LYC-HYC joint effort. Kickoff party Feb 18th at the GBCA Clubhouse. Three regatta dates 3/17-19, 6/2-4, 6/23-25. The winner gets their name on the Texas Navy Cup!
TORC posters are attached. One with and one without the notice of race.
2023 Conundrum 4/1/2023, poster attached
GBCA also has some upcoming classes. Only $20 each, which basically covers a pizza lunch and materials. Info and links below
2/11/2023 GBCA Intro to Racing
This seminar is aimed at skippers and crew new to racing. It will cover the preparation of the boat, skipper and crew for racing in Galveston Bay and offshore. The seminar will also cover the rules of racing with emphasis on the mark rounding situations typical of the summer rum races.
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=25658
3/11/2023 GBCA Sail Trim
This seminar is a comprehensive look at making your boat go fast with proper sail trim. The seminar covers how to trim the main, genoa/jib and both symmetrical and asymmetrical spinnakers. It also covers the type of control hardware needed to trim each sail.
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=25659
4/8/2023 GBCA Strategy and Tactics
This course is an entry level look at the key elements of strategy / boat to boat tactics required for success on the race course
https://www.regattanetwork.com/clubmgmt/applet_registration_form.php?regatta_id=25660
July 30, 2022
Storm surge causes the most damage to boats, not wind. Make sure to slack your lines.
Storm surge boats fare better at marinas with floating docks and tall pilings compared to fixed docks, or floats and short pilings.
Remember Hurricane Rita and the evacuation mess? After Hurricane Rita, state and local officials took all the written plans and converted them to easy to understand maps. Now we will have a partial or phased evacuation based on storm surge risk. Check the Zip Zone Evacuation Map to see which zone you are based. And here is a Map to print and have ready in your emergency kit.
Evacuation route maps from the Texas coast, including from Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Houston, Pharr and Yoakum, are available.
Hurricane Preparedness in Seabrook Marina
And check out More Tips how to prepare for a hurricane at the bottom of the page.
USEFUL LINKS
Town of Seabrook Hurricane Preparedness Plan
University of Florida IFAS publication "Hurricane Preparedness for Boat Owners" (PDF)
A Boater's Guide to Preparing Boats and Marinas for Hurricanes by BoatUS (PDF)
5 Tips For Storm Coverage For Your Boat
Download your own list - '5 Essential Hurricane Tips'
Takeaway: “Be prepared”
Boy Scouts of America Motto
Get even more storm tips in our Hurricane Preparedness Guide.
July 28, 2022
42' Schooner full restoration by Craven boat building.
July 28, 2022
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June 29, 2022
After Hurricane Rita, state and local officials took all the written plans and converted them to easy to understand maps. Now we will have a partial or phased evacuation based on storm surge risk. Check the Zip Zone Evacuation Map to see which zone you are based. And here is a Map to print and have ready in your emergency kit.
National Hurricane Center:
Evacuation Information & Maps
http://www.h-gac.com/hurricane-evacuation-planning/default.aspx
Hurricane Preparedness in Seabrook Marina
And check out More Tips on how to prepare for a hurricane.
June 29, 2022
Here are some essential tips what to do before and after a hurricane, including a checklist for both occurrences. You also need to make sure your boat is secure. Check out Seabrook Marina Hurricane tips and hurricane preparedness for your boat.
We urge you to plan for this upcoming hurricane season. You should also be reminded that all official emergency information will be broadcast on the Official Emergency Broadcast Station, which is KTRH 740 AM.
1. ENTER EACH HURRICANE SEASON PREPARED. Every June through November, recheck your supply of boards, tools, batteries, nonperishable foods, and the other equipment you will need if a hurricane strikes your town.
2. WHEN YOU HEAR THE FIRST TROPICAL CYCLONE ADVISORY, listen for future messages. This will prepare you for a hurricane emergency well in advance of the issuance of watches and warnings.
3. WHEN YOUR AREA IS COVERED BY A HURRICANE WATCH, continue normal activities, staying tuned to radio or television for all National Weather Service advisories. Remember, a hurricane watch means possible danger within 24 hours; if the danger materializes, a hurricane warning will be issued.
MEANWHILE, KEEP ALERT. IGNORE RUMORS.
4. WHEN YOUR AREA RECEIVES A HURRICANE WARNING, PLAN YOUR TIME before the storm arrives and avoid the last-minute hurry which leaves you marooned or unprepared.
5. WHEN THE HURRICANE HAS PASSED, continue to take precautions.
NOTE: This information is not intended to be used to make life or death decisions. As you know, if you have studied past hurricanes, they seldom maintain constant course and speed. Please don't use this program to predict a storm's path. Instead, please follow the advice of your local authorities. It's always better to be safe than sorry. The Seabrook Marina wants to keep you around as a customer for a long time!
USEFUL LINKS
University of Florida IFAS publication "Hurricane Preparedness for Boat Owners" (PDF)
A Boater's Guide to Preparing Boats and Marinas for Hurricanes by BoatUS (PDF)
5 Tips For Storm Coverage For Your Boat
Download your own list - '5 Essential Hurricane Tips'
Takeaway: “Be prepared”
Boy Scouts of America Motto
January 21, 2022
BoatUS has these top four tips when using a portable electric heater:
1. Turn it off:
Never leave a portable electric heater on while you are away from the boat or when you go to bed.
2. 'Tip Over' switch is a must:
Many portable heaters are not intended to be used for unstable locations and don't have the wide bases needed to keep them upright when another boat's wake strikes your boat. Use only an electric heater with a tip-over switch that will shut off the heater automatically if it gets knocked over.
3. Keep the heater separate:
Never use another high-amperage appliance on the same receptacle with a portable electric heater.
4. Don't take the 'Extension:'
Never use an extension cord with an electric heater
Here are some portable heater ideas.
https://www.boatingmag.com/choosing-portable-heater-for-boating/
January 17, 2022
January 17, 2022
In order to assure a safe and uneventful season here in Galveston Bay Texas, you need to make sure that you go through the list below and take a note of any discrepancies that need attention.
October 19, 2021
November 2021
13 Nov. - Kemah Wine Festival
20 Nov. - AHA Kemah Heart Walk
December 2021
Breakfast with Santa - Seabrook Community House, 1210 Anders St., from 9 to 11 a.m.
3 - 5 Dec. - Dickens On The Strand - Galveston Texas
2 Dec. - Seabrook Main Street Tree Lightening - Seabrook Texas
11 Dec. @ 6:00 PM - Christmas Boat Parade - Seabrook/Clearlake Texas
4 to 19 Dec. - Jingle on the Boardwalk - Kemah Boardwalk Texas
31 Dec. - New Years' on the Boardwalk - Kemah Boardwalk Texas