Tidbits for Cruising Texas

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The Matagorda Ship Channel Jetties, built in 1966. Tidal currents through them is substantial and a condition of wind-over-current can produce very impressive waves at the bar.

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Pass Cavallo is the original entry into Matagorda Bay from the Gulf. It is quite shoal and often is blocked completely.

 

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  Nautical Landings Marina in Port Lavaca, at the foot of Main Street, where Texas State Highway 87 runs into Lavaca Bay.

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