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- I read the article about your 84-day adventure in Boating Magazine. How wonderful that you as two young ladies took on such an adventure in a small boat and completed the journey. I have talked about it for years but as yet have not done it. You two are a inspiration to any boaters who have thought about taken this journey.
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Update: Keith Whelan
Keith Whelan, The Naked Adventurer, we posted about back in March, was rescued overnight off the coast of Australia after suffering a minor injury at sea. His boat was hit by a large wave which threw him across the cabin and … Continue reading
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Tow Momma Tow
As kids, when our family launched the boat, mom handled the helm while dad re-parked the trailer. Admittedly, boating was more “Dad’s thing.” Usually we waited for the weekend, or until he was off work in the evenings, to take … Continue reading
Bring on the boating weather.
I live in Seattle. With less than 20 days until the summer solstices, we’ve barely seen spring. We had a record breaking cold April, followed by nearly double our average rainfall in May (3.1 inches compared to the normal 1.6 … Continue reading
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Protector Adventure Series
Yesterday, Protector USA departed on a 800-mile round trip excursion up the Inside Passage, from Seattle To Lasqueti, British Columbia. The trip is scheduled to last 6 days, with travelers returning to Seattle on June 6th. This adventure is designed … Continue reading
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Tenn-Tom Anniversary
Today marks the 26th anniversary of The Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway dedication. On this day in 1985 some 100,000 people attended ceremonies in Columbus, MS and Mobile, AL. The 234 mile waterway was created to serve commerce by connecting Midwest waters … Continue reading
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Memorial Day on the Water
The boat launch was packed at Paris Landing State Park as people flocked to the Tennessee River with their boats and coolers to celebrate Memorial Day. With temperatures climbing into the 90’s I decided to do the same.
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Lost Voyage in the Wisoncon Dells
In July of 1943 a tour boat disappeared near Cold Water Canyon, a gorge that cuts deep into the cliffs on the eastern shore of the Wisconsin River, near a popular Midwest vacation spot, the Wisconsin Dells. If you’ve got … Continue reading
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Tasmanian man on a polio mission
According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation: A Tasmanian tourism entrepreneur is hoping a three-month journey in an inflatable boat will help raise millions of dollars for polio vaccines. Cruise boat operator Rob Pennicott will circumnavigate Australia in the boat, leaving … Continue reading
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11 months navigating The Great Loop
Raleigh Couple Spends 11 months navigating the Great Loop For those who dream of leaving corporate life and cruising into retirement, Art and Sandra Hubert say go for it. They would know. The Raleigh couple recently returned from a nearly … Continue reading
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US Sailing Roadshow
Talk about a summer dream job! Brooke Thomson of Newport Beach, California and Will Ricketson of Westford, Massachusetts might have the best summer job ever! As the 2011 US Sailing Road Show Crew, this team of two will be on … Continue reading
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Ready Set Inflate
Today, the 2nd Annual Ready Set Inflate world record attempt will kick start National Safe Boating Week. You can participate by finding the inflation site closest to you. Bring you inflatable life jacket and prepare to make history! Ready Set … Continue reading
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John, John, and John do it again
John Mirassou, the inspiration for our 6,000 mile small boat adventure, is out to do it again. He and his buddies John Bertsch and John Burke will embark on a reunion cruise, traveling approximately a 1,000 mile leg of the … Continue reading
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Another kind of floating home
Living aboard a 16-foot boat for only three months was tough, but a Seattle man, William Kaphaem (nicknamed Three Stars), has us beat! As a low-cost housing alternative, this 51 year old man, made a home for himself aboard his 14-foot … Continue reading
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A Looper’s Last Wish
What would YOU do if you found out you only had 2 years to live? After being diagnosed with deadly ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease, Gib Peters, decided to spend his final days on his 29-foot motor boat attempting to traverse … Continue reading
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Wear it Ohio!
Ohio’s latest campaign to promote boating safety takes a proactive approach. Beginning this Saturday, Ohio Department of Natural Resources will be visiting state parks for the next ten weeks to give boaters an opportunity to take the “Wear It” pledge. … Continue reading
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Women on the Water
The number of women working in the boating industry has increased over the last 20 years. WorkBoat.com explores this topic with a free webinar; Women on the Water: A look at how they are changing your boat, your company, your … Continue reading
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Imagine living afloat
“Living afloat gives one a another perspective on life. Items once taken for granted become important. One’s horizon widens when new skills develop.” Sharron Sparks Boyle Sharron Sparks Boyle and her husband, moved onto a 42-foot boat named Imagine in … Continue reading
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Hullabaloo!
“Let me tell you, if you think it’s a nice lazy trip on a raft because you’ve read Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn, none of us want to do that any more. The Mississippi is a wild strip of water.” … Continue reading
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BIG into boating?
From the Unites States Coast Guard: Because the average American weighs significantly more than the assumed average weight per person utilized in current regulations, an update to more accurately reflect today’s average weight per person will maintain intended safety levels … Continue reading
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Flying Fish, Sharks, and Rays! Oh My!
We knew there were perils to traveling cross country in a small boat. Everyone warned us of snakes and gators, but flying fish?!! I was reminded of our run-in with the flying Asian Carp on the Mississippi River, when I … Continue reading
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