Kayaking & Paddling in Port O’Connor

The first cool front has blown into Port O’Connor and with the cooler weather comes more people kayaking and paddling. Seems more and more people are enjoying these sports. I’ve been told nothing can compare to being out on the trails with no noise, not even a motor, just quietness and serenity.

Port O’Connor is fortunate to have several trails totaling more than 25 miles. I am sure after making it through the trails, a good nights rest would be next on the agenda, but because of the distance to Matagorda Island, a round trip in one day is not recommended. If going on trails to the Island, most put in at The Fishing Center. Also a great area to kayak is Boggy Bayou and to access this is located on 3rd. Street and Taylor. There are many websites on Kayaking and Paddling in Port O’Connor. If you would like more information, please contact us at poccc@tisd.net.

www.stxmaps.com is a terrific website with an abundance of info, has great maps along with the GPS for the areas of fishing; just click on Calhoun County; you can then find Port O’Connor.

The Chamber is encouraging everyone to get more involved in the community. If you have an upcoming event and you would like to get the word out just email info. If you have pictures and info of your fishing trips or other activities, please email us and it will be put on our Facebook and also portoconnorchamber.org and if needed also can be sent to all on our emailing list – whatever we can do to get the news out. It may seem early to bring this up, but the Annual Lighted Boat Parade will be held on December 1st, so start thinking about decorating and making 2012 the best parade of all. After all that’s only 2 1/2 months away.

The Chamber meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Port O’Connor Community Center. Looking forward to seeing you.

New Members

Johnny Holland

Jocelynn’s

Shane & Katherine Simon