SJCC Annual River Rat Trip 
August 22-24, 2008
SJCC Annual River Rat Trip
August 22-24, 2008
Join the annual trek to New Braunfels for a weekend of leisure and frolic while tubing the Comal with the SJCC gang.
Date: Leaving Houston on Friday, August 22 & returning Sunday, August 24.
In the past few years a caravan was not necessary as everyone left at different times due to work constraints. If interested, a caravan can easily be arranged.
The Accommodations: RIVER RUN CONDOS
500 N. Market St.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: (830) 629-0077 Fax: (830) 629-0712
Website: www.rrcondos.com
The condo rates are as follows: 2 bedroom/ 2 bath $220 per night
1 bedroom/ 1 bath $175 per night
(Pair up with another couple in a two-bedroom unit to defray costs if you like.)
Please call River Run Condos directly @ (830) 629-0077 to make your reservations.
Check-in time is 4pm on Friday; the office will be open until 10pm to pick up your keys. Check-out time Sunday is 11:00 am.
Alternate Accommodations: For those who prefer to stay in an RV or go camping, there is a campsite less than 2 miles from the condos (approximately 7 minutes driving time).
River Ranch RV Park (Note: this is NOT Landa Park next door to the condos)
420 North I-35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Phone: (830) 625-7788
Web-site: Riverranchtexas.com
The campground rates are $30 ~ $45/night depending on site preference. There are still preferred spaces available (Premium Waterfront w/ Full Hookups).
John & I are staying here in a waterfront site… mention that you are with us. They will try to keep us together. Please call River Ranch RV Park directly to book.
Schedule:
Fri – Leave Houston… dinner on your own in New Braunfels
Sat – 9:00 am - Rent tubes and float down the Comal River/
6:30 pm – Depart for Dinner @ Clear Springs Seafood Restaurant
Sun – Leave for Home, many of the SJCC members go to the Schlitterbahn Water Park
River Rentals:
Texas Tubes (texastubes.com; 830-626-9900) is located across the driveway from the River Run Condos. Tubes w/o a bottom cost $10/day; tubes with a bottom run $13/day; these prices include a group discount and shuttle services (but remember to bring a little $ to tip your driver).
Comal River Ordinances:
Glass or foam containers are not allowed on any waterway in Texas.
Volume drinking devices or containers under 5 fluid oz. are not allowed.
Coolers up to a 16 quart size are welcome on the rivers.
Please note that all coolers must have a locking mechanism to prevent spillage (a zipper, Velcro fastener, latch, or cord to keep cooler lids on.)
What to bring:
Swim suit & beach towel, sunglasses, old tennis shoes or water socks, sun-visor or hat, suntan lotion or sunscreen, ice chest (up to 16 quart size) with drinks.
Directions to River Run Condos:
From Houston, take I-10 W to St. Hwy 46 exit (towards New Braunfels). Turn North onto St. Hwy 46 and go approx 13 miles until you come to I-35. Take I-35 W (also U.S. Hwy 81) until you reach exit #187 (Bus. 46/Seguin Ave).
Turn North on Bus. 46/Seguin Ave and travel a little over 1 mile. Go halfway around Main Plaza circle and get into the right hand lane. At the second stop sign turn right on Zink St. Next, turn left onto N. Market and go over the RR tracks. River Run Condos will be on the right.
Other Pertinent Information:
Most of you will probably want to bring something for lunch so we can go down the river again in the afternoon. Just make sure you bring some extra cash for tipping your bus driver and for any incidentals like more beer, ice, etc.
Academy (sometimes Wal-Mart) has some cool ice chests made just for floating down the river (approx $20)… no tube needed… I talked to Texas Tubes; they said they still see those on the river, so it looks like they must be less than 16 quarts.
If you plan to go… Pick your condo-mates, Make your reservations, and call or e-mail me so I can put you on the master list.
Dede Plemons
Cell (832) 248-7411 dedeplemons@allstate.com