The OFFICIAL Lone Star Freeride Jibba Jabba thread

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Good question. There would be a lot of logistics to iron out if we moved the ride there (maybe for the fall.) Till then, I'm thinking whenever is fine for a scouting trip over a weekend.
 
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I say Port Aransas next. In between for anyone and everyone. I love hitting it there. Its pretty awesome.
 
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6 of one 1/2 dozen of the other to me. They're so close on the map, I couldn't care less. Now all we need is a beach name, places to stay, access to garden hoses, and a date :)
 
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www.portaransas.org Access is via Ferry or via Corpus Bay Bridge.

I have used the Coastal Breezes Cottages (The Pompano) and have stayed at the Tarpon Inn. There are multiple Condos/Cottages listed on the Chambers site. The island has a full Marina.

Magee Park Beach is County run and Mustang Island Beach is State run. Used both. Near the jetties you can pick up some sweet waves. Body surfed those a few times.
 
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Port Aransas is an island paradise tucked away on Mustang Island off the Texas Gulf Coast. Enjoy 18 miles of uncrowded, unspoiled beach on this part of the world's longest barrier island, and one of only three in the United States you can still drive on with street legal vehicles and all things beachy. Our beaches are great for shelling, strolling, sunning, playing and family fun!

A popular year-round attraction, area beaches and inland waterways offer some of the best water sport activities such as windsurfing, kiteboarding, parasailing, kayaking, jet skiing, fishing, surfing and more. Soak up the natural serenity or take it to extremes in the surf and seas. Come try a little bit of everything for a big lot of fun!
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Looks like you can camp at Mustang Island State Park.
 
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timbo512

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Mustang Island is pretty primitive. But if we do in town sleeping arrangements and drive out its only 15 minutes probably.

I've only boogieboarded down there... never ski'd. Nice to know about the beach markers.
 
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tursiops93 said:
I am sure you may know this already, but in Port A, all watercraft have to be at beach marker 50 or higher. Any closer to the jetties and you may/will get fined.
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See, we need more locals with info like this. Got any insight on a way to house 50+ jet-skiers?
 
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not to be negative, but the waves arent much better, it's a bit of a drive for anything, and it's a state park which means the WILL be a TPW officer there at the gate:sneaky: .
On the otherhand there are some good partys out there, I have done the high speed trials out at Bird Island Bassen and it is always on those weekends.
 
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Actually...the beach access is still free and there isn't anyone at the gates. The drive to marker 50 is only a few miles out of Port A, so it isn't much of a trek at all. As for housing....I am not sure if they allow tents on the beachfront doen there, but there are many many condos/hotels that may give a discounted rate if we have enough people...would have to make calls.

As for police presence...no more that you would find patrolling any other beach (except maybe Crystal....:biggrin: )
 
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tursiops93 said:
Actually...the beach access is still free and there isn't anyone at the gates. The drive to marker 50 is only a few miles out of Port A, so it isn't much of a trek at all. As for housing....I am not sure if they allow tents on the beachfront doen there, but there are many many condos/hotels that may give a discounted rate if we have enough people...would have to make calls.

As for police presence...no more that you would find patrolling any other beach (except maybe Crystal....:biggrin: )
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Agreed. Thats been my experience also. Its seriously like 15 minutes from Port A to Marker 50. Markers start in Town. The county beach requires a yearly pass like Crystal. But it was only $7 or so last time I went.
 
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63chevyll said:
well, 1 week from departure and just layed 1st coat of paint......
noting like deadlines.

and i havent even told my woman yet......
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I'm with ya I still have to refoam lay some paint on the bottom of hull, turf, get Cyl back from Jr put the thing back together and do a lake test ride
 
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Friday evening, no later than 6ish. But then again im crossing the ferry.
 
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