Thanks for all of the awesome info and footage! My husband and I are canoeing from the Martindale Dam to Luling in a few weekends. Spending the night at Son’s Blue River campground. Super excited! Would love any advice if you have any.
@elizabethschneider3627 Enjoy the trip. Just keep an eye out for any log jams. And know how to portage Staples dam. Other than that, it should be a smooth paddle.
Thanks for another enjoyable video. I have paddled that stretch once and tubed it once. My family and I have camped at Shady Grove (good people) several times. Good to see your parents in a video again. Be safe and be blessed.
Man I tell you it's just so awesome to see you and your parents kayaking together. The Santa Monica River looks awesome to Kayak down. I do have my wife , my 5 boys , & granddaughter that love going kayaking with me & it's a blast when I have my whole entire family kayaking with me. Back on Father's Day my whole entire family took me on a 27 Mi kayak camping trip a man I tell you it was a blast. We all enjoyed that. That low bridge was cool. I like how low it was but you was still able to go underneath it. You put out some great videos man.
Excellent video! Brings back so many fine memories of canoeing this Texas jewel of a river. Even saw some routes I didn't normally take. Water seemed a bit low at the beginning, but higher at Cottonseed, as you were able to go straight through the middle. Thanks!
@@tgcanoesandkayaks Appreciate your videos I recently discovered. I have only been kayaking the Guadalupe and your videos has me researching SM. Ill visit the shop soon!
The San Marcos River is spring fed, always running, always 72 degrees, and great to paddle all times of the year. Always check river levels before any river trip you're looking to take. FYI - there are sections that can be crowded with tubers in the summer months but, if you get out there early in the morning, they can be paddled and enjoyed without the tuber presence.
Thanks for doing these videos. Very helpful to understand the river.
Still can't believe I've never gone downriver on the San Marcos. You all show just how amazing it is.
It's a 💎 for us in Central Texas
Cool vid awesome camera work...i feel prepared to do this section again after 30yrs away
Wow coming back after 30yrs! This is awesome to hear, enjoy yourself👍
I guess we will put in right across from your shop...what time do you open the shop?!
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Mon 9-5
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Thanks for all of the awesome info and footage! My husband and I are canoeing from the Martindale Dam to Luling in a few weekends. Spending the night at Son’s Blue River campground. Super excited! Would love any advice if you have any.
@elizabethschneider3627 Enjoy the trip. Just keep an eye out for any log jams. And know how to portage Staples dam. Other than that, it should be a smooth paddle.
@ awesome, thanks so much! I appreciate the advice!!
Nice video, really captures the beauty and feel of the San Marcos.
Appreciate it Tom, it sure is wonderful!
Thanks for another enjoyable video. I have paddled that stretch once and tubed it once. My family and I have camped at Shady Grove (good people) several times. Good to see your parents in a video again. Be safe and be blessed.
Hey thanks Tom, glad to hear your positive experiences. We certainly enjoy this area 👍
Man I tell you it's just so awesome to see you and your parents kayaking together. The Santa Monica River looks awesome to Kayak down. I do have my wife , my 5 boys , & granddaughter that love going kayaking with me & it's a blast when I have my whole entire family kayaking with me. Back on Father's Day my whole entire family took me on a 27 Mi kayak camping trip a man I tell you it was a blast. We all enjoyed that. That low bridge was cool. I like how low it was but you was still able to go underneath it. You put out some great videos man.
To much fun.
Always learn something watching y’all paddle together… great video!! You and your dad’s paddle skills are so effortless 👍🏽👊🏼💪🏽🚣🏼♀️🚣🏼♀️🚣🏼♀️
Appreciate the kind and positive words brotha!
Excellent video! Brings back so many fine memories of canoeing this Texas jewel of a river. Even saw some routes I didn't normally take. Water seemed a bit low at the beginning, but higher at Cottonseed, as you were able to go straight through the middle. Thanks!
It's a wonderful River, flow is great right now just over 200 cfs.
More put in put out videos please
@@holedem26 👍 I'll try again when more water flows constantly
@@tgcanoesandkayaks Appreciate your videos I recently discovered. I have only been kayaking the Guadalupe and your videos has me researching SM. Ill visit the shop soon!
Thanks for that review. Been too many years, but much the same.
Always a good trip!
Great video. Would you recommend a paddle board on this run?
They are fine as long as its a hardboard, and kneel in the rapid sections. I wouldn't personally run a inflatable though.
How long did that trip take you from start to end
This was a 5 mile trip, so 2.5-3hrs
Can you portage around that low water bridge after the Martindale dam? Or do you have to go under?
It’s a bit dicey to go under. Portaging is always a good option. Portage on the right and keep on paddling, JP. Enjoy!
How much does your Yak weigh ? 👍🏼
The three in this video are between 55-80 lbs
What is the best time of the year to kayak this river
The San Marcos River is spring fed, always running, always 72 degrees, and great to paddle all times of the year. Always check river levels before any river trip you're looking to take. FYI - there are sections that can be crowded with tubers in the summer months but, if you get out there early in the morning, they can be paddled and enjoyed without the tuber presence.