I empathise. Some years ago the left side of my brain convinced the right (or it may have been the other way round) that it would be feasible and fun to do the Texas 200 in a 14' open canoe with a small sail rig. It was neither.
As a property owner with a small beach holding, Liam's experience of being kicked off someone's beach makes me angry. I have to ask, why? Of course I know too well the attitude of some individuals, so the question becomes just another lament about intolerance of those who we don't understand. Well, I can't do much about those folks, so all I can do is to say that if anyone cares to camp on our tiny part of paradise, you are welcome. Just pick up your trash and leave nothing behind. If I notice that you're there, I'll likely come down and invite you up to the house for a beer.
Perhaps somewhere, sometime, there can be held a "Run What You Brung 100", open, cuddy or cabin'd, must anchor out, no help from shore permitted, solo only, sail and/or oar, 15' LOA limit.
I empathise. Some years ago the left side of my brain convinced the right (or it may have been the other way round) that it would be feasible and fun to do the Texas 200 in a 14' open canoe with a small sail rig. It was neither.
As a property owner with a small beach holding, Liam's experience of being kicked off someone's beach makes me angry. I have to ask, why? Of course I know too well the attitude of some individuals, so the question becomes just another lament about intolerance of those who we don't understand. Well, I can't do much about those folks, so all I can do is to say that if anyone cares to camp on our tiny part of paradise, you are welcome. Just pick up your trash and leave nothing behind. If I notice that you're there, I'll likely come down and invite you up to the house for a beer.
Love this. Well said.
Perhaps somewhere, sometime, there can be held a "Run What You Brung 100", open, cuddy or cabin'd, must anchor out, no help from shore permitted, solo only, sail and/or oar, 15' LOA limit.
In different waters, a river trip or sheltered by barrier islands, it could be ideal! Hope to read about such a trip! AllthebestRoy
Nice. I enjoyed the excitement of following the race as a spectator. I retired after a few days too.
For other race enthusiasts:
Here's a compilation video of some of the pedal-powered boats of the WA360 leaving Point Hudson Marina.
https://youtu.be/vAe9Pc7DxAc
Run what ya bring.
Nice.
Commendable effort.