What I did on my summer vacation (Travis McGee is back)

Youtube ^ | September 26, 2015 | Travis McGee

[Travis McGee]

Last June, while sailing from Florida to North Carolina, I was able to realize and 20+ year dream and go dive-planing with dolphins in the open Atlantic ocean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXwNLaeNOXQ&feature=youtu.be

[Tijeras_Slim]

Great stuff!

You sure seem comfortable in water. ;)

[spodefly]

I had no internet, TV, or smart phone for three months ...

I know at least a half-dozen guys our age that couldn't possibly survive not having their "smart phone" whirring and geegawwing away in their pocket for 3 minutes, much less 3 months. When I heard you were away on a sail, I imagined it being just like this video. It sounds and looks amazing.

[Excellence]

Well, your little invention is brilliantly simple and simply brilliant. Imagine being towed behind a glider like that, surrounded by eagles!

[jazusamo]

Beautiful photography and a great way to enjoy the dolphins and sea life. Thanks for posting!

[left that other site]

That is a beautiful film, Travis.

Thank you for sharing it with us. It made my day! :-)

[amorphous]

You device is way better! Some ideas for accessories might be to have some type of harness with an easy/quick release - connecting your body to the tow rope, a simple wearable waterproof RF control for your boat mounted winch to reel you back in. A super high speed option, or shark chaff dispenser might also prove desirable! Finally, you should experiment with using a kite to tow you through the water. That would be a natural next step and gain you even more publicity on Youtube!

Best wishes and I hope you sell at least a million!

P.S, For reference, in the next video, I'm sure the guys here (Including Laz) would rather see more of "Sarah" and less of that bald-headed guy.

Nice boat too, Btw.

[Pollster1]

Welcome back. You were missed. I figured you were sailing and writing, although I was unsure of the relative emphasis on each.

[Lurker]

Way cool! Welcome back.

[yarddog]

How does the photographer keep up?

[radu]

That looks like soooooooooooooooooo much fun!!!!
Looks like the dolphins enjoyed it too.

[glock rocks]

Outstanding!

[semaj]

Beautiful.

[Shimmer1]

Here he is

[real saxophonist]

Outstanding, Matt!

David

[Lazamataz]

When I grow up, I wanna be you. :)

[Travis McGee]

Yep. Clear water is a must. Chesapeake coffee-mud water wasn’t very pleasant.

[Travis McGee]

Very comfortable, since I’m much rather die there than in an old folks’ home stuck full of needles and tubes. THAT is what scares me the most.

[Travis McGee]

It took a week or three to get used to unconnectedness. Then you just forget about it. I didn’t even see ANY television for weeks a time. I didn’t see a single picture of Dylan Roof for like a month. Had no idea what he looked like. Just heard about it on the radio a little.

[Travis McGee]

I’d love to be towed behind a glider, surrounded by eagles! But I’m best at a very slow speed, down on the deck. I knew from an early age that motorcycles and planes would kill me fast. Under ten knots on the deck is the speed that I can process.

[Travis McGee]

Just two dive planes, side by side. One with a go-pro.