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The photographic images in this gallery were taken during various races of the Texas Water Safari - the World's Toughest Boat Race on the San marcos and Guadalupe Rivers between the Towns of San Marcos in South Central Texas and Seadrift on the Gulf of Mexico. Unless otherwise designated, all photos were taken by and are the exclusive property of Marc W. McCord. Paddlers may submit their own photos for inclusion, and full credit will be given along with web site links, if desired.

Texas Water Safari - 2002 Photos

Last minute preparations before putting on the river for 261.5 miles
Last minute preparations before putting on the river for 261.5 miles
photo by Marc W. McCord, © 2002
On the water at the starting line on the San Marcos River
On the water at the starting line on the San Marcos River
photo by Marc W. McCord, © 2002
And, they're off! Only 261.5 miles to go!
And, they're off! Only 261.5 miles to go!
photo by Marc W. McCord, © 2002
6-man boat approaching Cottonseed Rapid
6-man boat approaching Cottonseed Rapid
photo by Marc W. McCord, © 2002
This how you run Cottonseed Rapid!
This how you run Cottonseed Rapid!
photo by Marc W. McCord, © 2002
This is how NOT to run Cottonseed Rapid!
This is how NOT to run Cottonseed Rapid!
photo by Marc W. McCord, © 2002
After Cummings Dam, this smaller one at Staples is MUCh easier to negotiate!
After Cummings Dam, this smaller one at Staples is MUCH easier to negotiate!
photo by Marc W. McCord, © 2002
Sometimes you just gotta get wet paddling the Safari
Sometimes you just gotta get wet paddling the Safari
photo by Marc W. McCord, © 2002
This is how the long boats get through Staples Dam
This is how the long boats get through Staples Dam
photo by Marc W. McCord, © 2002
Looking across Staples Dam from river right to left
Looking across Staples Dam from river right to left
photo by Marc W. McCord, © 2002

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