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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Paddle 2026
DESCRIPTION:Paddle Little Bay. Explore Rockport from the Water.\nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026 | 8:00 AM–12:00 Noon\nLittle Bay\, Rockport\, Texas\n1495 E. Laurel St.\, Rockport\, TX — before the Rockport Beach entrance \nPresented by Rockport Trailways Club (AVA-0966) and Aransas Pathways \nExperience Rockport from a different perspective during Pumpkin Paddle\, a beginner-friendly recreational paddle through the calm\, scenic waters of Little Bay. \nPart of the Pathways in Motion initiative\, Pumpkin Paddle brings together outdoor recreation\, wellness\, nature\, and community through an officially sanctioned AVA: America’s Walking Club event. \nThis is not a race. Paddle at your own pace\, enjoy the coastal scenery\, watch for local wildlife\, and spend a morning connecting with the waterways that are an important part of the Rockport-Fulton experience. \nChoose Your Route\nParticipants may choose between two recreational paddle routes: \nShort Route\n2.66 km / 1.65 miles \nLong Route\n4.35 km / 2.7 miles \nBoth routes are beginner-friendly and designed to be completed comfortably during the event period. \nEvent Schedule\n8:00–9:00 AM\nParticipant check-in and registration \n9:30 AM\nWelcome and safety briefing \nFollowing Safety Briefing\nPumpkin Paddle begins \n12:00 Noon\nEvent closes \nParticipants should arrive early enough to unload equipment\, prepare their paddle craft\, and complete check-in before the safety briefing. \nWhat to Bring\nPumpkin Paddle is a bring-your-own-paddle-craft event. Participants should come prepared with: \n\nKayak\, canoe\, paddleboard\, or other appropriate paddle craft\nPaddle\nProperly fitted personal flotation device (PFD)\nDrinking water\nSun protection\nAppropriate clothing and footwear\nAny additional personal safety equipment needed for paddling\n\nAll participants must follow event safety instructions and respect local wildlife\, shoreline habitats\, boat traffic\, and other water users. \nSafety Comes First\nBefore heading onto the water\, remember: \nPaddle Smart. Wear a life jacket. Check conditions. File a float plan. Watch for wildlife and boats. \nThe event is subject to safe weather and water conditions. Routes may be adjusted and the event may be delayed or canceled if conditions are considered unsafe. \nRegistration & IVV Credit\nParticipation in Pumpkin Paddle is free\, but registration is encouraged. \nParticipants who would like AVA/IVV achievement credit may purchase optional IVV credit for $4. \n[REGISTER FOR PUMPKIN PADDLE] \nWhat Is AVA?\n \nAVA: America’s Walking Club is the United States member organization of the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV). AVA promotes noncompetitive physical activity and opportunities to explore communities through walking and other approved recreational events. \nPumpkin Paddle expands that spirit of fun\, fitness\, and friendship onto the water. \nRockport Trailways Club\n \nThe Rockport Trailways Club (AVA-0966) connects residents and visitors through recreational experiences that showcase the natural\, cultural\, and community stories of Rockport-Fulton and Aransas County. \nThrough traditional events and year-round opportunities\, the club encourages people of different ages and abilities to get outside\, stay active\, explore new places\, and become part of a welcoming recreation community. \nPumpkin Paddle is part of the club’s growing calendar of Pathways in Motion experiences. \nMore Than a Paddle\nLittle Bay is more than a recreational setting. It is part of a living coastal landscape shaped by wildlife\, people\, history\, and water. \nAs you paddle\, take time to observe the shoreline and birds around you\, appreciate the bay’s role in the Rockport-Fulton community\, and help protect the places that make our coast special. \nExplore responsibly. Leave only ripples behind. \nBe Part of the Pathways Story\nPumpkin Paddle celebrates what Aransas Pathways is all about—connecting people with place through: \nBirding. History. Kayaking. Trails. \nCome paddle Little Bay\, meet fellow outdoor enthusiasts\, experience Rockport from the water\, and discover another way to be part of the Pathways story. \nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026\n8:00 AM–12:00 Noon\nLittle Bay | Rockport\, Texas \nFree participation | Registration encouraged | Optional $4 AVA/IVV credit
URL:https://aransaspathways.com/event/pumpkin-paddle-2026/
LOCATION:Little Bay\, Rockport\, Texas\, 308 N Live Oak\, Aranas County Courthouse\, Rockport\, TX\, 78382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kayaking
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