[Paddlewise] LaCostaDelGolfo

Hi all, here's an update on the guys circumnavigating the Gulf of Mexico:





I am thrilled at how well they're doing. They launched into rough seas Sunday,
and Dr Larry Koenig, who was in a bad automobile accident 2 years ago, was
having some trouble. However, he is doing great now,  they are catching up and
are almost on schedule.   


    This afternoon (Thursday) they called into Louisiana Governor Mike
Foster's live, statewide radio show, using the satellite phone provided by
Shell Pipeline Company and Stratos Communications. They had a sail rigged, and
Larry talked as Arthur steered the boat. 


    The governor is personally interested in their journey because he is a
fisherman, conservationist, and lover of the outdoors and has a  home and
fishing camps on the coast.  Larry and Arthur are taking the opportunity to
promote awareness of environmental issues, especially coastal erosion. They
were on the air today with the governor for about 5 minutes. I am Gov Foster's
press secretary and produce his radio show. I just wanted to share the
excitement. It's a nice distraction from world events. If you want to keep up
with their progress, www.LaCostaDelGolfo.com 


Marsanne Golsby   





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