"PADDLE TEXAS"
An Ultra-Long Distance Paddle and Fundraiser for
Texas Surfrider Foundation Education Program
May 1-14, 2004
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Gene and Rachel Gore of South Padre Island, Texas will paddle on a 12' paddleboard the entire length of the Texas Gulf Coast, a distance of approximately 375 miles, to benefit Texas Surfrider Foundation's Education Program and to raise public awareness of the Texas Gulf Coast and issues it faces such as public access, erosion, pollution, and litter.
THE PADDLE
"PADDLE TEXAS" will begin at the mouth of the Rio Grande on the Texas/Mexico border Saturday May 1, 2004 and end at the mouth of the Sabine River at the Texas/Louisiana border 10-14 days later. Gene and Rachel will take turns paddling in 1 hour shifts from 8-10 hours a day. With vehicle escort along stretches of driveable beach, and boat escort along the areas where vehicles cannot travel, the escort will be carrying food, water, supplies and communication. Check progress daily online with live reports, photos and log on SURFRIDER's website.
ESCORTS NEEDED: there are a couple of stretches of the coast remaining where we do
not yet have a committed escort, if you are interested in participating please contact us.
Volunteers are also needed in other areas, please contact Ellis Pickett
THE PURPOSE
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. 100% of Funds raised in "PADDLE TEXAS" will go towards Texas Surfrider Foundation Education Program for Texas schools.
"Chapter Chair Ellis Pickett and Judy Bostick presenting the "Respect the Beach" program to students of Rasco Middle School in Lake Jackson. The presentation included a showing of "Keepers of the Coast" and an explaination of what they would encounter on an upcoming field trip to Quintana Beach."
CONTACTS
Ellis Pickett - Secretary of the Texas Chapter - Houston email
Keeton Turner - Secretary Central Texas Chapter - Austin email
Gene and Rachel Gore - email
There will be designated stops and press events at:
South Padre Island - Isla Blanca Park - Saturday May 1, 10am
Corpus Christi - Bob Hall Pier - Tues May 4 (tentative)
Port Aransas - Horace Caldwell Pier - Wed May 5 (tentative)
Surfside Beach - Jetty Park - Sunday May 9 (tentative)
Galveston - 51st Street Jetty - Monday May 10 (tentative)
Sabine Pass - Wednesday May 12 (tentative) - FINISH
...MORE DETAILS COMING SOON...
Update 3/9/04
New Surfrider Website on Paddle Texas
Official Surfrider Press Release
Download Sponsorship Form -- to make a personal contribution
Download
Pledge Form -- to collect pledges from family and
friends
CONTACT US or SURFRIDER
if you would like to be a part of this fundraising event for the future
of our coast.
| SPONSORS
and ESCORTS: |
| Surfrider
Foundation Texas Chapter Surfrider Foundation Central Texas Chapter Texas General Land Office Galveston Beach Patrol Jesse Arsola - REEL LIFE ADVENTURES - Guided Fishing Trips and Surfing Expeditions  Constant Communications - Sandy Stokes  Oakley Wade Dunkin and Family Chris and Dwayne Meacham Mike Gautreau - MG Surfboards Greg Mills On The Beach Surf Shop www.Spadre.com Live Beach Surf and Bay Cams |
