rottydaddy
En-Route
I was on hand for some history today... The schooner Anne and her indefatigable captain returned to NYC after more than 1100 days nonstop, un-resupplied. He's been going it alone for two of those three years, after his girlfriend had to disembark off Australia due to persistent nausea. Turned out she was pregnant, so in addition to seeing her and many family members today, he got his first glimpse of his son, Darshen, who was born while he was out sea. Needless to say, he was overcome with emotion, for many reasons. But he spoke clearly and strongly about what his voyage meant to him and the world of seafaring in general, and had many "thank-yous" to make.
Over two years sailing a 60-ton schooner single-handed, with no self-steering rig and a damaged bowsprit! I'm no sailor, but I know that's no mean feat, even if one is only going for endurance.
Reid is a remarkable sailor and a remarkable person in general... I'm very happy for him, and hope to congratulate him myself at the welcome-home party this Sunday.
Got a few decent pics, even though I could not get very close (press/family/friends event).
Learn more here...
http://1000days.net/home/
Over two years sailing a 60-ton schooner single-handed, with no self-steering rig and a damaged bowsprit! I'm no sailor, but I know that's no mean feat, even if one is only going for endurance.
Reid is a remarkable sailor and a remarkable person in general... I'm very happy for him, and hope to congratulate him myself at the welcome-home party this Sunday.
Got a few decent pics, even though I could not get very close (press/family/friends event).
Learn more here...
http://1000days.net/home/