The 2024 Texas 200 - Sailing Expedition

A brief video documenting my experience on this year’s Texas 200 sailing event. I set sail along with about 70 other small sailboats for a 200 mile, 5-day sailing expedition along the Texas Gulf Coast. June 2024. This was my 11th year participating in this event.

[@jamesboardman609]

Looks like allot of fun!, I live on CapeCod and hav been boating all my life, large and small. I’ve always found a smaller boat more fun! Little boat, big adventures😊

[@user-th3ll8rl7i]

That's an actually rare boat, the featherwind. I actually have those plans from an old Bolger bk. It looks better in person than on the page.

[@papajeff5486]

Nice video. The agony of light winds up a narrow channel, the slow going…well done. Thanks for sharing…from east Tennessee.

[@keithcameron9835]

Great Vid. The voice over commentary provides excellent context to what could have been an average clip... also, the maddening aspects of sailing cant be understated. No wind for hours, then only to get wind on the nose, while fighiing an incoming current was exceptionally frustrating. I really appreciated my 2.5hp suzuki up that last channel.

[@ibelieveican3138]

Well done, thanks for posting!

[@txflyguy0076]

Excellent video, looks like a great time. I have a 20ft scow,problem is not alot of storage. But what a great idea.

[@slhimages]

A great adventure and narrative of small boat sailing of personal perserverance! I did 180 miles in my O'Day Mariner in the area around Roanoke Island, NC. so I can identify some. But I had a 4HP Yamaha to help through the tough spots though. Adventuring in small boats is great fun! Carry on!

[@timingersoll1257]

Thanks for sharing Matt. I watch you guys from up north here in wonder! : ) Fantastic acomplishment. I don't think I could stand the heat!!

[@markverret7687]

Thanks Matt. One of the better sailing vids I've seen. Pat yourself on the back :)

[@johnosborne6600]

Great video! I would love to participate in the Texas 200.

[@myrickmonroe8492]

Outstanding accomplishment. Thank you for the wonderful example.

[@michaelbeebe1616]

Wow! Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@restrothunderroad]

Great video, Matt! It blows my mind that you guys do this event without the use of a motor or tow or cabin or bimini shade! Definitely something to aspire towards. My hat goes off to you real sailors out there. "The Captain" should be proud. ⛵🤙

[@brentboydston2565]

Fantastic video, great commentary.

[@hithere5842]

Nice work, Matt. Thanks for the great video. Miss you all!

[@StanFerris]

Great story and adventure, Matt!

[@hoopaa6231]

Great job completing your trip, and without a motor. Also thank you for filming and editing your video. Its really a pleasure to watch. I hope to come visit sometime and do the Texas 200.

[@greggreen5624]

Very cool! Congrats!

[@sadas672]

You da man!

[@kristinmorris5293]

Absolutely amazing!