2017 Texas 200

The 2017 Texas 200 is only about 6 months away now. Last year we had 3 islands out of maybe 60 sailboats. I plan on sailing it again and this time finish. I know of 4 islands planning to join us in 2017. Any other takers? Half of those joining us have never sailed this event so don't feel out of place if you have never done it before.

Correction: we have 5 islands this year.

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Greg

2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”
– Charles G. Davis

I would love to do something like this. Where can I get details about the event?

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Lets do this, I am planing for this event.


http://www.texas200.com/

Check out the website LivingWaters gave and if interested let us know and we'll keep you up to date with our plans on this site. The Texas200 has an active Facebook page too.

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Greg

2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”
– Charles G. Davis

I'm planning on doing it again in 2017. It was posted on the Facebook group today that they're going to add an alternate, "wrong way" route option. The start will be at magnolia beach, then it'll head south down the coast, then turn around back to magnolia beach. Could be an option for anyone not wanting to shuttle or wanting a bigger challenge!

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-- Chad | 2014 TI

I'll be joining the group for my third tour of the Texas coast. It's really nice that the true craftsmen who build their own boats let the plastic Hobies join the fun. I have to say I think this is the best small boat event on my calendar each year. The route, crowd, and organization are great. It should be on everyone's bucket list. Had a great time sailing with "ChadBack". Next year I'm going to stash my gear on his boat to slow him down!

Yakmandu

Great to hear Yakmandu! Will Mike be joining us too? This brings our island boat number up to seven if JCollins joins us too. This year promises to be great fun!

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Greg

2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”
– Charles G. Davis

Ha! I'll carry some of your gear, as long as I can have some of that great cooking you do at camp every night! Glad your coming down for another T200!

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-- Chad | 2014 TI

I'm planning on doing the Texas 200 this year.

Working on my portable hammock stand!

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Rob

2014 TI Papaya
Aussieonyak Haka mods
GaryInWI seat mod
Yangler tiller extension
KayakingBob Aka tether
Polytarp Jib

Great Rob! That brings the count of islands up to eight this year. Are you Rob Mc. from Houston?
You have a hammock tent? Sounds comfortable. No trees at the camps so you'll need something rigged up.

Anyone wanting to join in this year should reserve a room and a boat slip at the White Sands Motel before January. Other motels are available but the captian's meeting is held there. They fill up fast. Rates are very reasonable. Their phone number is 956-943-2414. Two islands can share a boat slip.

EDIT; Most will need to reserve two nigjts, Saturday and Sunday. Captians meeting is Sunday Morning and launch is Monday morning.

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Greg

2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”
– Charles G. Davis

Greg

Yes this is Rob Mc from Houston.

Thanks for the recommendation on the hotel.

I am working on a portable hammock stand. I have a Hennessy hammock with the built in bug net and rain fly.

I have an extra one if you want try it out?

Rob

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Rob

2014 TI Papaya
Aussieonyak Haka mods
GaryInWI seat mod
Yangler tiller extension
KayakingBob Aka tether
Polytarp Jib

If any TI owner is looking for a willing crew for this year's Texas 200, please contact me.

I'm a long-time (meaning older) sailor and have owned a TI for the past three years. As an inland sailor, I have zero navigational experience to add to the team, but I am a pretty strong pedaler, having bicycled across the country a few years ago.

Gary

2014 Tandem Island
1984 Hobie Hawk RC Glider

Im going to try to smoke a bunch of chicken breast, and cheese for some of the camp meals on the TX200 mixed with can goods as sides, like season green beans, etc... bring tortillas and over a camp fire with aluminum foil can make quesadillas. Going to try to make food good as much as i can

Plus I got plenty of room on my AI with two coolers for dry and cold goods.

New to this forum. I started looking at the TX 200 a couple of months ago. Then "Living Waters" hit me up about it. I will be joining you all on this trip. I have a 2012 TI. Sailed all over TX coast and camped out of it quite a bit also.

See you guys in June.

Earl

Welcome aboard Earl! Looking forward to sailing with you. Talked to Living Waters today. He is looking to split the boaT slip fees with someone. You may want to touch base with him.

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Greg

2016 AI - Spinn & Jib

“Out of sight of land the sailor feels safe. It is the beach that worries him.”
– Charles G. Davis