Texas Water Safari : The World's Toughest Canoe Race.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spain, Bob.

Contributor:

Emshoff, Joy.

Series:

Will and Pamela Harte Series on Water and the Environment, Sponsored by the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, Texas State University Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Canoe racing.

Endurance sports.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (262 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

College Station : Texas A&M University Press, 2023.

Summary:

The book 'Texas Water Safari: The World's Toughest Canoe Race' by Bob Spain and Joy Emshoff offers a detailed narrative of the annual Texas Water Safari, an intense canoe race spanning 260 miles from San Marcos to the Texas Coast. The authors, both experienced paddlers and canoe instructors, delve into the history of the race since its inception in 1963, highlighting its evolution, key participants, and the challenges faced by competitors. The book underscores the significance of watercourses like the San Marcos and Guadalupe Rivers for Texas's ecology and economy. Through a mix of historical accounts and personal anecdotes, it captures the spirit of adventure and endurance required for this grueling competition. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part One. The World's Toughest Canoe Race

Chapter 1. Frank Brown and "Big Willie" George

Chapter 2. The First Race: 1963

Chapter 3. Tracing the Race Course

Chapter 4. Evolution of the Boats

Part Two. Cast of Competitors

Chapter 5. Bringing in Ringers

Chapter 6. Women of the Safari

Chapter 7. Old Man River

Chapter 8. Unsung Heroes: The Volunteers

Part Three. Our Favorite Stories

Chapter 9. Tall Tales and Hallucinations

Chapter 10. River Critters

Chapter 11. Back of the Pack

Part 4. The Rest Is History

Chapter 12. The Early Years: 1964-1972

Chapter 13. Rowing Boats Are Coming: 1973-1982

Chapter 14. Unlimited C-2 and C-3s Dominate: 1983-1992

Chapter 15. Canoes Get Even Longer: 1993-2002

Chapter 16. C-6s Become the Winning Standard: 2003-2012

Chapter 17. C-6s Continue to Dominate: 2013-2021

Epilogue

Appendix 1. Texas Water Safari Hall of Fame

Appendix 2. Race Results and Records, 1963-2020

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781648430596

OCLC:

1441720731