Texas River Championship

Canoe and Kayak Marathon Race
Saturday, April 19, 2008 on the San Marcos River
Pro Class: 39 Mile Solo Unlimited with $500 1st prize, and crowning of the 2008 TCRA Solo Unlimited Champion.
Expedition Class
: 21 mile "Recreational" Solo & Tandem

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4/21/2008: Kyle Mynar wins the Texas River Championship -- full results posted.

Pro Class -- 39 mile "long course"

For those who want to put their racing skills to the test on the most beautiful and challenging section of the San Marcos River.  Up for grabs is the honor of being crowned the 2008 TCRA Solo Unlimited Champion.  This is also a great wakeup call to get you ready for the 260 mile Texas Water Safari.  

Start: San Marcos City Park @ 9:00 AM
Finish: Luling 90A Gravel Bar
Boat: Any solo racing Kayak, Canoe, or Surfski
Awards: Trophies plus ~$1500 in Cash Prizes - see list


Expedition Class -- 22 mile "short course"

For those who want a fun race on the river, but not necessarily in a tippy and expensive racing boat—the Expedition class is for you.  Bring whatever recrational style boat you have (solo or tandem).  If you plan on entering the novice class of the Texas Water Safari, use this race as part of your training program.

Start: Staples Dam @ 9:00 AM.
Finish: Luling 90A Gravel Bar
Boat: Any recreational solo or tandem canoe/kayak
Rentals are available by reservation from TG Canoes ($37.36 tandem canoe or $26.69 for solo kayak--paddles and life preservers included).

Awards: Trophies for top three solo and tandem teams.

Special thanks to these generous sponsors:

Maker of custom surfskis built  tough enough for Texas river racing, yet remarkably lightweight.  Equally at home on the river or in the ocean--one boat can do it all! 
Enjoy the river at this private, alcohol free campground on the San Marcos River--serving youth groups, church groups, and the paddling community.  
TG Canoes
Rental, sales, rigging, and  repair of canoes, kayaks, paddles, and related accessories.  In business for over 22 years--now with two locations (San Marcos and Austin).
Hansen Barn Construction

For information about becomming a sponsor, please contact: texasriverchampionship@gmail.com