Matagorda to Sargent
It seems as if the team has gotten into a productive rhythm each day. They are getting on the water usually around 7:00 am paddling until about 6:00 pm. Oftenttimes, they grab lunch, on the go.
It seems as if the team has gotten into a productive rhythm each day. They are getting on the water usually around 7:00 am paddling until about 6:00 pm. Oftenttimes, they grab lunch, on the go.
The team paddled a nice 41.6 miles today, almost getting to Matagorda. They made a quick stop in Port O’Connor and met up with Jason Jones and David Kaiser to reload on water. While leaving Port [...]
The team got an earlier start this morning, as planned. As with all expeditions, it may take a couple of days to find your groove and this one is no different. The team plans to start early each [...]
After a glitch or two the first couple of days, the team made a decision that helped move them farther up the coast today then in previous days. Leaving Port Mansfield through the cut vs paddling [...]
The team left this morning a few minutes before 9:00 am. The winds were strong, creating swells 4-5 feet. As with the rest of West and Jeff’s expeditions, systems are in place for safety, [...]
By Pamela LeBlanc AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF Monday, September 29, 2008 West Hansen knows how to read a Texas river — he’s a veteran of some of the state’s most grueling paddle races. [...]