Saturday Paddlers - San Marcos River

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With low water almost everywhere else, and with the excitement of the Texas Water Safari the prior weekend still fresh in our minds, the Saturday Paddlers ventured onto the San Marcos River.  The river was running at slightly over 200 cfs, which is average for this time of year.  An early start was scheduled by Dear Leader.  She wanted to avoid the marauding hordes of tubers who would be arriving later in the morning.  We launched our boats at Westerfield Crossing around 10:30.  Seven of us would take out at the Scull Road crossing, while the remaining five paddled about two miles further, taking out at Spencer's Campground at the FM 1979 crossing.

Joan and Dan led the way, ...

... with Sally close behind.

Sandra, Nell, and Richard (above), were followed by Nancy G.

It was fun having Greg and Renee join us.  Renee was her usual demure self.

A near collision at Broken Bone Rapid.  Joan came roaring through as I was trying to surf the waves.

Cottonseed Rapids

Kathy enters the main rapids.

What determination!

Success!

Joan makes it through with ease.

Greg and Renee show good form (even if she is splashing him).

Don and Joan keep watch while Richard snaps some photos.

Nancy maneuvered expertly.

Joline (Dear Leader) expresses relief.

Nancy returned to surf the waves.

After taking out at the Scull Road bridge crossing, seven of us journeyed to Lockhart, the "Barbecue Capital of Texas."  Hal and Carey drove down from Austin to join us at Chisholm Trail Bar-B-Que Restaurant.  The food was great and the company was even better - although Kathy limited me to just one joke.

Note:  For an additional 21 photos of this outing, click here and then click on "Slideshow."