A very unmorbid article from Morbidology. A straight up good news and celebration of the human spirit .
To: robowombat
Amazing accomplishments considering the technology of that time.
2 posted on
12/01/2019 12:56:27 PM PST by
2banana
(My common ground with islamic terrorists - they want to die for allah and we want to kill them.)
To: robowombat
I would call it the MIRACLE SURVIVAL OF A TEENAGE MORON.
To: robowombat
A straight up good news and celebration of the human spirit . ?
+1
5 posted on
12/01/2019 1:01:49 PM PST by
Hot Tabasco
(Never take a centipede shopping for shoes)
To: robowombat
What an exciting, inspiring story. He had the right kind of parents, most would have tried to prevent such a voyage from being attempted. My only question is his daughter’s name.
Why “Quimby”? Is that some exotic island?
To: robowombat
My mom gave me that book when I was a little kid. Very cool to remember. Thanks!
9 posted on
12/01/2019 1:35:27 PM PST by
Track9
To: robowombat
Parents would be cited for child abuse or something now.
11 posted on
12/01/2019 1:51:37 PM PST by
goodnesswins
(Want to know your family genealogy? Run for political office...)
To: robowombat
The lure of the sea calls out at various volumes. This kid heard it loud and clear.
13 posted on
12/01/2019 2:16:34 PM PST by
Two Kids' Dad
(((( Wake me when a prominent democrat actually gets prosecuted. ))))
To: robowombat
a " 24-foot sloop." isn't all that small - esp single-handed. A Lapworth sloop, it was up to the blue water. (https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/lapworth-24 boat specs
More about the class - http://www.solopublications.com/sailglad.htm A better choice - the Dana 24
http://bluewaterboats.org/dana-24/
http://sailingmagazine.net/article-649-dana-24.html
14 posted on
12/01/2019 2:16:36 PM PST by
ASOC
(Having humility really means one is rarely humiliated)
To: robowombat
Sailed with him on the dovefor a day trip in 74 Puerto rico I think. real nice guy. Took us all out on the dove for a blue water swim.
He would sail till he needed to restock then dock and bag groceries or somesuch till he replenished his tackle and food then off he’d go...
Ran into him just before he took off, was blessed for a wonderful day. He had bought the dove just after it went around the cape.
15 posted on
12/01/2019 2:18:07 PM PST by
American in Israel
(A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)
To: robowombat
Always envied his free spirit, never knew what happened to him. Glad to hear the rest of the story. Man, what a small world this is.
16 posted on
12/01/2019 2:22:14 PM PST by
American in Israel
(A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)
To: robowombat
Got the book “The Boy who Sailed Around the World” for Christmas many years ago as a young boy, and still have it to this day. Great to hear him and Patti are still together!
17 posted on
12/01/2019 2:30:11 PM PST by
parmamenian
(and so it goes!)
To: robowombat
I followed him through National Geographic. What an inspiration.
18 posted on
12/01/2019 2:56:38 PM PST by
Islander7
(There is no septic system so vile, so filthy, the left won't drink from to further their agenda)
To: robowombat
20 posted on
12/01/2019 4:00:01 PM PST by
deadrock
To: robowombat
I remember reading his book about his journey, back when I was in school. Great story!
Nice to hear more about his life.
Thanks for posting.
28 posted on
12/01/2019 7:54:07 PM PST by
Pajamajan
( Pray for our nation. Thank the Lord for everything you have. Don't wait do it today.)
To: robowombat
We studied his book in school. Somehow, I thought he died in an auto accident.
29 posted on
12/01/2019 8:04:07 PM PST by
fso301
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