Jun 10 2008 04:35 pm
World’s Toughest Boat Race
Photograph by Lee Deviney, all rights reserved
The most grueling boat race in the world, the Texas Water Safari, will start at 9 am on June 14, 2008 in San Marcos, Texas.
Since 1963, thousands of canoeists have started the 260+ mile race. The course of the Texas Water Safari (TWS) begins in the headwaters of the San Marcos River, flows past the confluence of the San Marcos and Blanco Rivers to the convergence of the San Marcos and Guadalupe Rivers, and then follows the length of the Guadalupe River to the Gulf coast.
Safari entrants must pack all provisions–food, equipment and items of repair–in their boat or on their person before the start of the race. Nothing may be purchased or delivered to a team during the race except water and/or ice. Teams must arrive at mandated checkpoints by specific times to remain competitive and finish within 100 hours to win the coveted Safari patch.
Please visit the new Texas Water Safari website for more information.
For some of the best “safari horror stories” view Bob Brooks personal website.
Canoeman.com has the history of the Texas Water Safari and some incredible historical photographs of the first Texas Water Safari.
Posted by CyberCelt under Famous Texans, Kayak/canoe/tube, Rivers, Sports
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Women Hairstyles on 11 Jun 2008 at 12:22 am #
We have a similar race in Australia on the Swan River near Perth. The carnage on boat, motor and the participants is awesome especially when the river is low but when we have had rains it is truly a site to see.
Beth on 12 Jun 2008 at 3:55 pm #
260 miles!? What is the fastest this race have ever been completed? Sounds like quite a thrilling challenge.