I spent fourteen years cruising the sea of cortez in a 28 foot Morgan Out Island. I have visited every known island there and every anchorage, known and unknown several times. I completely agree with you about the natives and how hospitable they are to foreigners.
You asked, "How did I deal with human waste? Easy, the natural and only way I could...I flushed it down my boats head, as there are a ton of long slim fish which watch over that through hull constantly to devour what evercomes through. It is best to keep your toilet paper and non organics to burn in a burn pile on land than to shred it in the ocean. I had a sign for my passengers near the head, "Unless you have eaten it, it does not go down this toilet."
I have never figured out how to install a head in my kayak. On one trip where we rented boats and other gear from an outfitter (Luna Sol) they included a plastic box with a lid to serve as our toilet, to be carried on deck, of course. As you might surmise, it didn't take long for that thing to fill up. The result was not fun. I have fantasized about a nuclear powered furnace in a stainless steel box that would reduce waste to a sterile ash. Or maybe a thermite reaction. Both seem a little impractical.
I was speaking to the sailing group who may have a fixed head, especially with a macerator. For Kayaks, there are plenty of ingenious foldable toilets which collect samples to be distributed in a green bag to be stored and buried on land away from a path or campsite.
Tell me about this green bag. Is it bio degradable? I have, on very remote beaches, performed what we call the intertidal flush. It depends on biological action to render the poop inert. Doesn't work with too many people. It does not require any paper, but a washable "Handi Wipe" does a good job of finishing up. Appropriate name for this product. The book "How to Shit in the Woods" by Kathleen Meyer is very informative
Re Inflatable truck, you all need to give me an "Lol" option in the poling as an inflatable would easily fit in or on the truck and not rust the poor vehicle prematurely!!! OK, I guess "No Thanks" covers it! Lol...AllthebestRoy
I spent fourteen years cruising the sea of cortez in a 28 foot Morgan Out Island. I have visited every known island there and every anchorage, known and unknown several times. I completely agree with you about the natives and how hospitable they are to foreigners.
You asked, "How did I deal with human waste? Easy, the natural and only way I could...I flushed it down my boats head, as there are a ton of long slim fish which watch over that through hull constantly to devour what evercomes through. It is best to keep your toilet paper and non organics to burn in a burn pile on land than to shred it in the ocean. I had a sign for my passengers near the head, "Unless you have eaten it, it does not go down this toilet."
Toilet paper burns readily even when damp.
Remember to stay upwind, however...
I have never figured out how to install a head in my kayak. On one trip where we rented boats and other gear from an outfitter (Luna Sol) they included a plastic box with a lid to serve as our toilet, to be carried on deck, of course. As you might surmise, it didn't take long for that thing to fill up. The result was not fun. I have fantasized about a nuclear powered furnace in a stainless steel box that would reduce waste to a sterile ash. Or maybe a thermite reaction. Both seem a little impractical.
I was speaking to the sailing group who may have a fixed head, especially with a macerator. For Kayaks, there are plenty of ingenious foldable toilets which collect samples to be distributed in a green bag to be stored and buried on land away from a path or campsite.
Tell me about this green bag. Is it bio degradable? I have, on very remote beaches, performed what we call the intertidal flush. It depends on biological action to render the poop inert. Doesn't work with too many people. It does not require any paper, but a washable "Handi Wipe" does a good job of finishing up. Appropriate name for this product. The book "How to Shit in the Woods" by Kathleen Meyer is very informative
David...T.M.I.!
Yes! But not my truck.
Masurian Lake District - that sounds and looks very intriguing. Thanks for the tip. The Danube by canoe has crossed my mind more than once.
The inflatable truck - Awesome and ridiculous at the same time! I love that someone else is doing it.
Re Inflatable truck, you all need to give me an "Lol" option in the poling as an inflatable would easily fit in or on the truck and not rust the poor vehicle prematurely!!! OK, I guess "No Thanks" covers it! Lol...AllthebestRoy
It appears to be Russian. I wouldn't get too far from shore in it.
I prefer to write on what I know and love...sailing. I guess pooping in the woods has its merit for conversation too, but not as interesting.