RE: [Paddlewise] Atlantic crossing failed

David said:

>>I have my doubts about the integrity of an expedition where the kayak
(if
that's what it is!) SINKS after capsizing. Haven't they heard of
bulkheads.<<

Well, it didn't actually sink. If it had, the fish boat may have not
been on the lookout for Peter, once they saw the "kayak" floating hull
up. What did sink will be the public's estimation of the preparedness of
this gentleman.

It's kind of funny...I was looking over Peter Bray's web site on Friday.
As I read, I noticed an adventurous resonance about the purpose of the
trip (the charity aspect aside), where terms such as "CHALLENGING"  the
North Atlantic seemed to leap out of the descriptors. I had a gut
feeling in my heart that Peter was "diss'n" Ma nature. I never got that
sense from Arthur's internet verbalized ministrations. Anyway,  I'll
take a Klepper any day - but then I guess that's considered sailing.

Well, I should talk...just spent the latter part of Father's day
"challenging" Juan De Fuca Strait today. It's been blowing 35 knots all
afternoon. There was sooooo much seaweed from the two day blow inside
the shore break, that by the time I exited the break, the kayak had
turned from yellow to green! Took me 15 minutes with a hose on high to
get it all washed off upon return. (Took me 10 minutes to turn into the
wind, too, today. Not in my usual tip-top form these days). My  6 year
old daughter awoke me this morning, announcing the windy day beating at
the trees at first light, and asked me to at least spend some time with
her for Father's day -- then gave me a hand written poem:

Smiling days, happy ways,
I love you, yes I do,
And that's my poem for you.

Happy Father's day to all you paddling Dads out there. And happy
crossings!

BC'in Ya
Doug Lloyd

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