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What I did on my summer vacation (Travis McGee is back)
Youtube ^ | September 26, 2015 | Travis McGee

Posted on 09/26/2015 2:00:56 PM PDT by 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


TOPICS: Books/Literature; Military/Veterans; Sports; Travel
KEYWORDS: diving; mattbracken; travismcgee
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To: Travis McGee

Great stuff!

You sure seem comfortable in water. ;)


41 posted on 09/26/2015 2:46:01 PM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Travis McGee
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.

42 posted on 09/26/2015 2:47:22 PM PDT by spodefly (This is my tag line. There are many like it, but this one is mine.)
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To: Travis McGee

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


43 posted on 09/26/2015 2:50:35 PM PDT by Excellence (Marine mom since April 11, 2014)
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To: Travis McGee

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


44 posted on 09/26/2015 2:52:58 PM PDT by jazusamo (0bama to go 'full-Mussolini' after elections: Mark Levin....and the turkey has.)
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To: Travis McGee

That is a beautiful film, Travis.

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


45 posted on 09/26/2015 2:53:29 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: Travis McGee; Lazamataz
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.

46 posted on 09/26/2015 2:56:02 PM PDT by amorphous
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To: Travis McGee

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


47 posted on 09/26/2015 2:57:35 PM PDT by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
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To: Travis McGee

Way cool! Welcome back.


48 posted on 09/26/2015 2:58:26 PM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: Travis McGee

How does the photographer keep up?


49 posted on 09/26/2015 3:05:11 PM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)
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To: Travis McGee

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


50 posted on 09/26/2015 3:11:32 PM PDT by radu (May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
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To: Travis McGee

Outstanding!


51 posted on 09/26/2015 3:15:45 PM PDT by glock rocks (I don't always talk to liberals, but when I do, I order the large fries.)
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To: Travis McGee

Beautiful.


52 posted on 09/26/2015 3:24:07 PM PDT by semaj (Audentes fortuna juvat: Fortune favors the bold. Be Bold FRiends.)
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To: null and void

Here he is


53 posted on 09/26/2015 3:36:57 PM PDT by Shimmer1 (Liberals need to be caged for the safety of human beings. (FReeper Norm Lenhart))
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To: Travis McGee
Outstanding, Matt!

David

54 posted on 09/26/2015 3:38:26 PM PDT by real saxophonist (YouTube + Twitter + Facebook = YouTwitFace.com)
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To: Travis McGee

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


55 posted on 09/26/2015 3:39:51 PM PDT by Lazamataz (Ok. We won't call them 'Anchor Babies'. From now on, we shall call them 'Fetal Grappling Hooks'.)
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To: CodeToad

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


56 posted on 09/26/2015 3:54:53 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Tijeras_Slim

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.


57 posted on 09/26/2015 3:56:29 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: spodefly

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.


58 posted on 09/26/2015 3:57:47 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Excellence

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.


59 posted on 09/26/2015 3:59:23 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: yarddog

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


60 posted on 09/26/2015 4:00:27 PM PDT by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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