The Texas 200

“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It’s lethal.”

Paulo Coelho

Reading my Small Craft Advisor magazine was my first introduction to The Texas 200. The more I learned about this crazy event, the more I knew that I had to participate in it. It is the ultimate adventure involving sailing and camping for 6 days (and 200 miles) along the remote Texas coastline with other like-minded sailing enthusiasts and adventure seekers.

I hadn’t even had Guppy for a full year, when I drove her down to Port Isabel… I was so naive and full of hopeful expectations. We had every intention to complete the entire 6 days but only made it one day. But oh, what a glorious one day it was!

For my full account: http://www.texas200.com/2018/2018-Account-Rachel-Doss.pdf

For more information on the blessed event: http://www.texas200.com

Gupdate: Guppy and I are heading north this June to participate in the first ever Salish 100 event in Washington. I couldn’t resist this dream sailing destination with other small boat enthusiasts.

This event begins June 22 and should take almost 4 days of driving from Texas to get there. I decided that time would not allow me to do both events (Texas 200 and Salish 100) if I wanted to keep my sanity and my job. Therefore, I chose to focus on the Salish 100.

*I’m currently prepping for the Salish 100 2019 and intend to participate in next year’s Texas 200 in 2020.