In the summer of 1962, Frank Brown and “Big Willie” George launched a 133-pound motorboat—with no motor—into the San Marcos River and headed for the Texas coast. Over the next three weeks they paddled downriver, wrestling through log jams and fighting off mosquitoes on their 337-mile journey to Corpus Christi. The following year, Brown staged a canoe race that followed the same route, billed as “The Texas Water Safari—The Toughest Boat Race in the World.” Contestants had to carry all their...

Limitless You: An Inspirational Quotes Book for Personal GrowthThe Greatest Quotes of All Time to Elevate Your Mindset & Success (with Deeper Insights from the Author)Are you ready to unlock your full potential and transform your life? Limitless You is a powerful collection of the most impactful and life-changing quotes ever shared on personal growth, success, and mindset. This book brings together timeless wisdom from history’s greatest thinkers, ...

Premiere paddler and Texas Canoe Racing Hall of Famer Bob Spain presents a thorough and personal guide to all aspects of canoeing. He opens with a brief history of canoes and canoe making in North America followed by an illustrated how-to section on proper paddling technique and posture. Instructional photos and drawings by Spain’s paddling partner and wife, Joy Emshoff, help make your first-time paddling adventure less intimidating and more enjoyable. Readers will learn how to hold a padd...