I was just reading this on the news. The big C was rescued off the coast of Newfoundland. I looked up the current record, set in 1993 1 metre 3 feet 2 inches OMG I couldn’t imagine.
1.2 meter sailboat Big C Atlantic challenge rescued
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SteveHughessails, your post certainly belongs here. I looked up a couple of news articles on this after you posted yesterday.
Coast guard rescues sailor off Newfoundland attempting transatlantic record
Big C solo sailor Andrew Bedwell rescued while attempting to cross the Atlantic in his 100cm boat - Practical Boat Owner
Andrew was only three days into his new challenge.
Coast guard rescues sailor off Newfoundland attempting transatlantic record
Big C solo sailor Andrew Bedwell rescued while attempting to cross the Atlantic in his 100cm boat - Practical Boat Owner
Andrew was only three days into his new challenge.
It’s by far off topic. It’s a sailboat, quite the sailboat, tried to cross the Atlantic. Too bad he didn’t make it. That’s quite the effort; I will limit mine.
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It was reported that he was doing this to raise money for cancer research. I get a little hacked-off when people use emotional hooks to fund their pet adventures.
If he trully was interested in funding cancer research then there are easier and more practical ways to fundraise. I know someone is going to call me out for being a killjoy but... he did put other people (the Coast Guard) in jeopardy for his stunt.
And how much money, time and resources were spent on this stunt. Maybe invest that in a mutual fund for cancer research instead.
Sorry, but I'm not inspired.
If he trully was interested in funding cancer research then there are easier and more practical ways to fundraise. I know someone is going to call me out for being a killjoy but... he did put other people (the Coast Guard) in jeopardy for his stunt.
And how much money, time and resources were spent on this stunt. Maybe invest that in a mutual fund for cancer research instead.
Sorry, but I'm not inspired.
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I am very interested and I was sharing this post in ask all sailors section as it is very pertinent. Off topic would be talking about tariffs?