New Galveston Bay obstacle

[Eric713]

There is what appears to be an 8 in diameter piling 8 inches above the surface in the water.  Its at an 80 degree angle pointing due west with about 2 feet of it exposed .  I tried moving it with a boat hook but to no avail.  The position is 29.34.514 north, 94.58.082 west.  Its just south of the line from Clr Crk mkr 2 to the Low Range Mk.  I tries calling the Coast Guard with no success. If anybody has another option, please let me know. Another good reason not to sail at night.

[Bee]

Looks like this is right in the way of the Icicle and Rum races (see map).  I also suspect it will be below the mean tide most of the year.  So what shall we call it? Balun Point?  Ed's Place? A Little bit of Sun?  I vote for Balun Point

[Eric713]

Thanks Bee.  This is the type of recognition I truly crave.

[gadangit]

Thanks Bee.  This is the type of recognition I truly crave.

Typical Ericson owner, always wanting to capture and rename, just like their Viking brethren.  Hi Ed!

Chris