Sometimes you are given an unexpected gift that fulfills a desire you barely knew you had…until the moment the gift arrives, and you instantly recognize it for what it is: the answer to that unspoken wish. We recently had that experience when our friend Wes presented us, in his very humble way, with the gift […]
A toast to Mursu…and friendship Read More »
Well, for some of us. 🙂 (I love you Dameon, even if you get to begin your adventure while I finish tying up loose ends here on the homefront.) Yes, Dameon is currently en route Port Townsend, somewhere in Iowa. Pictured above is everything we’ll take on the journey: food, clothes, camping gear, rowing gear,
The adventure has begun! Read More »
….is approximately how many calories we are bringing with us to fuel our journey. This is what we would need for 20 days of rowing with no stops to re-supply. Our strategy for food is to just bring everything we will need for the journey. Though it will make the boat heavier, it will save
44 teams: 30 sail boats, 7 human-powered, and 7 hybrid (human powered with a sail) . To be clear, these are our own distinctions – the race has no formal classes. We are in the group of human-powered boats with no sail, along with 2 other rowboats, 2 kayaks, and 2 stand-up paddleboards. 750 miles
Some R2AK quick stats Read More »
Dameon has made two new sets of oars for our R2AK adventure. Here are some shots of the process, from our friend and fellow rower Wes Reddick’s shop (which he generously allowed us to use. Thanks Wes.)
Oars in the Making Read More »
