Life on the Bay

Year Round - The Boat Club – Bay Area

The BOAT CLUB is a non-profit organization devoted to boating safety while having a lot of fun.  And these members certainly know how to play hard! Poker Runs, Scavenger Hunts and Raftup Parties are just the beginning of their social activities. Friendly, fun loving, these folks know how to enjoy and care for our bay waters. Listen in as Talk of the Bay visits with members, Pat Patrick and Mike Stone.

Summer Time - Hilton NASA Clear Lake – Bay Areas

Things are rocking at the Hilton NASA Clear Lake with the Live on the Lake series happening every weekend during the summer. The sun is hot, the drinks are cold, the pool is refreshing, the music is great and people are having a fun time. Listen in as Matt Wev, Food and Beverage Manager tells Talk of the Bay what the agenda is for the rest of the summer. The Live on the Lake series will continue through August so get out there and enjoy!

The Texas Mariners Cruising Association (TMCA) – Galveston Bay Area

Founded in 1979 the purpose of TMCA is to have fun on land and water. They accomplish this by promoting and hosting cruising, throughout the year, to destinations on Galveston Bay and along the Gulf Coast Waters. Organized cruises may range anywhere from a day cruise, to a weekend trip or up to two weeks in Mexico. Take a minute to listen to Andy Upchurch, a long time member of TMCA as he visits with Talk of the Bay.

Year Round – Pump Don’t Dump – Bay Area

The Pump Don’t Dump campaign addresses the issue of illegal sewage discharge into Galveston Bay through targeted outreach and education to boaters. The purpose of the campaign is to decrease the incidence of discharge of boater sewage waste to the Galveston Bay Estuary, particularly Clear Lake that has the third highest concentration of privately owned marinas in the U.S. Listen in with the Talk of the Bay...

Year Round – Armand Bayou Nature Center - Pasadena

If you’re curious how Armand Bayou Nature Center (ABNC) is working to preserve the habitats surrounding Armand Bayou, come out and see for yourself. Enjoy a ride on the Bayou Ranger an electtric pontoon boat or take a guided canoe tour. And if you’d like more information, come and enjoy the special events happening at ABNC every 2nd Saturday of the month. Listen in as Tom Kartrude, tells Talk of the Bay about ABNC and the special things happening around our bayou.

April 11 - Lakewood Yacht Club's Blessing of the Fleet - Seabrook

Still keeping with 55 years of tradition, the Blessing of the Fleet was held yesterday at Lakewood Yacht Club.  The club was decorated with red, white and blue ribbons.  Flags lined the walkways, flowers in full bloom and grounds perfectly manicured. Boats washed and waxed and adorned with festive signal flags. Listen in as Commodore Don Rauscher fills Talk of the Bay in with this grand annual event.

Year Round – Heart of Sailing – Kemah

The Heart of Sailing foundation is a non-profit charitable 501(c)(3) international organization which provides a nautical adventure and sailing recreational therapy FREE for cognitively impaired (e.g., Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, etc.) children. Listen to Capt. David McCabe as he tells Talk of the Bay what Hearts of Sailing is about, how it is run, how it affects lives and how you might be able to help.

Year Round – Lakewood Yacht Club – Seabrook

Lakewood Yacht Club (LYC) is located on 38 beautifully landscaped acres with over 300 covered and open boat slips; a haven for members, their families and guests. There is a sense of peace and tranquility that makes Lakewood an incomparable place of refuge combined with social and water activities. Listen in as Marcy Fryday, Matia D’Errico and Scott Lindley tell Talk of the Bay what’s in store for the upcoming boating season.