San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Texas Water Safari
The World's Toughest Canoe Race
Photographed By James Hulse, October 14, 2022
1. Texas Water Safari Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1963.
Location. 29° 53.638′ N, 97° 55.786′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is at the intersection of San Marcos Springs Drive and Spring Lake on San Marcos Springs Drive. The marker is located north of the Meadows Center building by the spring. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. San Marcos Springs (within shouting distance of this marker); Post San Marcos (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Marcos Mill Tract (approx. 0.4 miles away); Spring Lake Dam (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Old Lime Kiln (approx. 0.4 miles away); Riverhead Farm (approx. half a mile away); "Old Main" (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Commemoration of the Tonkawa and Chief Placido ("Ha-shu-ka-na") (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Marcos.
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The Texas Water Safari is a boat race down waterways from San Marcos, Texas, to Seadrift, Texas. The total distance traveled is 262 miles. Racers must take all equipment needed with them, receiving only medical supplies, food, water, and ice along the way. The primary requirement is a boat powered only by human muscle. The event was first held in 1963, and is run annually. The race begins on the second Saturday of June of each year, barring bad weather.(Submitted on October 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
In 1962 Frank Brown and Bill "Big Willie" George navigated from San Marcos to Corpus Christi without a motor. In 1963 they created the Texas Water Safari which would become an annual race.
Photographed By James Hulse, October 14, 2022
2. The Texas Water Safari Marker along the ground near the starting point of the race
Photographed By James Hulse, October 14, 2022
3. The starting point of the race at the beginning of the San Marcos river
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
