Corpus Christi - General Info

HURRICANE HARVEY UPDATE: Hurricane Harvey made landfall at Rockport, Texas, on August 26 as a Category 4 major hurricane. Most of the marinas in Rockport and Port Aransas sustained major damage as a result of the 100kts winds, six-foot storm surge, and torrential rains. Many yachts lost their rigging, but dozens sank in their slips. Some marinas completely lost their docks. Nearby Corpus Christi fared better and took surprisingly little damage at the large municipal marina. If you have any further information about the conditions at specific marinas or the recovery efforts at those marinas, please update us by email.

Description:

Corpus Christi and the surrounding bays are major recreational areas of South Texas. If cruising from the East, it is the last large city with significant maritime facilities. (South Padre Island and Brownsville have minimal facilities for cruisers.) South of Corpus Christi, cruising becomes somewhat rustic.

The metropolitan area is extremely large, but Corpus Christi does serve an expansive surrounding area. The barrier islands (Mustang Island and San Jose Island) are populated with vacation homes and sportfishing yachts are most common in the marinas. Slightly to the east of Corpus Christi, though, Rockport has extensive yachting facilities.

There is plenty to do in Corpus Christi other than good cruising. The USS Lexington (aircraft carrier) and the Texas State Aquarium are common tourist stops and are on the waterfront close to some of the downtown marinas.

Occasionally, locals will refer to the city as "Corpus."

Position:  

27° 49.67'N, 97° 01.74'W (Bay entrance)