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 blocked completely.

 

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  Nautical Landings Marina is in Port Lavaca at the foot of Main Street, where Texas State Highway 87 runs into Lavaca Bay. Around July 4th, Larry Joe Taylor "Does it on the Deck".

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