KTTAC - LAKE TRAVIS Muleshoe to Briarcliff 2026
Schedule
Sat Apr 11 2026 at 08:00 am to 03:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
muleshoe recreation area | Spicewood, TX
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KTT ADVENTURE CLASS PADDLERS' CLUBKTTAC - LAKE TRAVIS Muleshoe to Briarcliff
upper/middle Lake Travis, Tx.
PADDLING DISCIPLINE:
(KAYAK TOURING/TRIPPIN’)
TRIP: (LAKE) - (FULL-DAY) - (POINT TO POINT)
SKILL LEVEL: (Adventure Class)
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE
Approx River/Lake Miles 16 - Approx Paddle Hours - 5-5.5 - Approx Paddle Average 3.0
Approx Total Trip Hours 6-6.5 (NOTE: actual Trip-Miles/Hours will
vary)
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Kayak Trippin' Texas DAY-TRIPS (LAKES - RIVERS - GULF COAST)
(STREAMING ONLY)
https://vimeo.com/channels/1377834
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(DOWNLOADABLE)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGmw_uWO2V7P1326ZcpXieM6XJWYjnjAC&si=ENgCRRJGMRoRvrzD
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INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE
The Paddler possessing Intermediate Skill Level is assumed to have sufficient experience, also able to handle regular and routine issues and related problems including Self Rescue.
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NOTE: The Events date is tentative and subject to change
PUT IN:
Muleshoe Recreation Area (Approx LT Channel Buoy 42)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HzDdHGVEwgbBy24c8
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TAKE OUT: (Approx LT Channel Buoy 26)
Briarcliff Marina Boat Ramp
https://maps.app.goo.gl/eUENd6sEFGZddGgM8
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A BTG Video LLC, sponsored Event. (NOTE: Additional Co-Sponsors welcome!)
https://www.facebook.com/Betheguidevideo/
co-sponsor Fitness to Function LLC
https://www.facebook.com/fitnesstofunction
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OPEN TO KTT and KTTAC GROUP MEMBER PADDLERS and the GENERAL PUBLIC on or off Facebook
No more than 5 Total counting me
NAVIGATION:
TOOLS USED: Primary: Map/Chart, Compass - Secondary: GPS Tracking devise
(I use a Garmin etrx 10) Cell Phone (Satellite Maps)
Navigation Techniques Used: Primary: (Narrow River) Time and Distance Traveled (on a set course)
Distance = Speed x Time, Land/Water Features (approx Position/Fix)
Secondary: (Open Water/Open Water Crossings) - Dead Reckoning - Cross Bearings - Transit Bearings
- Course Correction
SOS/Communication
Primary: Satellite Communication devise (I use a Garmin InReach devise with SOS and Text Messenger)
Secondary; Cell Phone
NAVIGATION FEATURES USED:
Primary: Land and Water: (approx Position) Public Access Points, Vehicle and Railroad Bridges,
Creeks, Hazards - Secondary: Transmission Lines, Pipelines/Pump Stations, Private Boat Ramps,
Islands - Other Land or Water Structures
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KAYAKS - EQUIPMENT - SUPPLIES SUGGESTED
Performance rated SOT'S
14FT Min. length kayak - 29' or less width.
I plan to be paddling a Swell Scupper 14 SOT
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SIT-INS
14' Min. Length
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KAYAKS - SUPPLIES REQUIREMENTS
ITEMS TO BRING:
REQUIRED ITEMS.
carry a LIFE JACKET on board - (Required by law) - BUT (Required to wear on Video Shoot.)
WHISTLE, Pocket Knife (I Always take one out with me attached to my life jacket), 360-degree Stern Light) GPS Transmitter or Smart Phone
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING:
(Remember that this is a Video Shoot - a Paddling Trip/Trail Visual for Self-Guide/Support Advanced Intermediate Paddlers as well as kayaks, appropriate paddle clothing /footwear, gear, supplies that is more typically utilized on more advanced paddle-trips:
DRY BAGS - (for your electronics and other water sensitive items)
FIRST AID KIT -
ENOUGH LIQUID and HIGH PROTEIN/CARBOHYDRATE SNACKS -
TIE LINE - (minimum length should be the length of your kayak) - (can be used for different purposes including tying up forward or aft with other kayaks if a paddle assist is needed) -
SPARE PADDLE - HEAVY DUTY BOOTIES (I have NRS ATB Boots good for expedition) - PADDLE LEASH - PERFORMANCE GRADE HEAD LAMP - THIGH/KNEE STRAPS (for sit-on-tops) - EXTRA PADDING FOR YOUR SEAT (HELPS ON LONGER TRIPS) - GLOVES - WARM CLOTHING (IF APPLICABLE) - WET SUIT (2-3 MM PADDLE WET SUIT SHORTY/FULL LEG, PADDLING JACKET (wear as base in combination with quick dry outerwear to keep the old core warm) OR DRY SUIT) - TENT - COOK STOVE
WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM (N/A for this trip because of the salt water) - KAYAK CART - KAYAK REPAIR/PATCH MATERIAL (at the minimum gray guerrilla waterproof tape) - MAP/CHART (protector/holder) - DECK/HAND
MOUNTED COMPASS -
TIPS:
TIE/TETHER EVERYTHING
SUPPLIES: Fist Aid Kit (easily accessible for emergency) - (I also bring small tubs of Antibiotics, Antifungals, Alcohol /Antiseptic, Anti Itch Cream, Bandages, Sterile Wipes, Q-Tips, Anti Inflammatory pills, Pain pills, Etc.) FOOD, STOVE FUEL, WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM N/A - SPARE PORTABLE CHARGE-PACKS FOR YOUR CHARGING NEEDS, CLOTHING See less See less
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Where is it happening?
muleshoe recreation area, 2802 County Road 414, Spicewood, TX 78669-1468, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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