: Sage,

: Modifications - Yes, make it out of fiberglass or aluminum. Remove the deck
: and make it into a canoe. On second thought, just buy a We-No-Nah
: (Jensen). With a zillion portages, rapids, dams, logjams, etc. a sea kayak
: is much more a hinderance than help. Did I mention water moccasins.

: The lightweight "Combi-Double" would look like mincemeat in no
: time.

: The Texas Water safari is a "Canoe" race, though you can compete in
: the
: unlimited class with a kayak. Unless a separate kayak class has evolved over
: the years. The guy who invited you down probably just wanted to kick some
: kayaker butt.

: When I was living in Norman, Okla. in the mid-70's, I did quite a few TCRA
: kayak races in Texas. In fact I've raced on both the San Marcos and Guadalupe
: rivers. Even did a Water Safari practice run (45 miles) on the lower
: Guadalupe. That's as close as I ever wanted to get to the Water Safari.
: Back then the boat of choice was a 4-man Sawyer Racing Canoe( 24ft.?)

: Best of luck,

: Tom

I may have to re-think this trip!

It looks like the recent winners are in 6-man craft.

Sage