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 Apr 23 2007, 07:57 PM
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Anarchist  Group: Moderators Posts: 4225 Joined: 20-September 03 Member No.: 5  |
Guaranteed Failure
Sometimes the combination of people and boats is a lethal one. Here's a perfect example: Dude says he will sail around the world not once, not twice, but three times, nonstop with just him and his young girlfriend, who just happens to be a total novice. Oh yeah, its on a 70' Schooner. They have exactly one chance of completing this ridiculous attempt - none. You may follow their blog, but in the meantime, how long do you give them before they throw in the towel? 04/23/07
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 Apr 23 2007, 08:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 11-April 06 Member No.: 10622 |
HAHA
I like the part were thyey will sail in a "heart-shaped "pattern!! |
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Apr 23 2007, 08:44 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 21-December 06 From: San Diego Member No.: 15111 |
They tried to take their dogs, but they were too smart and jumped off.....
Guaranteed Failure Sometimes the combination of people and boats is a lethal one. Here's a perfect example: Dude says he will sail around the world not once, not twice, but three times, nonstop with just him and his young girlfriend, who just happens to be a total novice. Oh yeah, its on a 70' Schooner. They have exactly one chance of completing this ridiculous attempt - none. You may follow their blog, but in the meantime, how long do you give them before they throw in the towel? 04/23/07 [/quote]
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 Apr 23 2007, 08:45 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 108 Joined: 3-February 05 Member No.: 4756 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) almost as good as that prat who tried to sail a tornado (sport rig too ) across the atlantic from las palmas to guadelupe ! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Apr 23 2007, 08:56 PM
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Day 1, they've gone 40 miles, it's flat calm, and the chick chirps, "I haven't gotten seasick yet!"
Day 2, they're healing, doing 7 knots, and the chick frowns, "I guess I haven't gotten my sea legs yet." Darwin's Theory is unfolding before our very eyes. |
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Apr 23 2007, 09:03 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 2021 Joined: 11-July 05 Member No.: 6592 |
he will have to stop at least once so she can get off and fly home.
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Apr 23 2007, 09:07 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 102 Joined: 18-November 05 From: US Virgin Islands Member No.: 8362 |
Isn't she from Guyana? If she makes it a month I bet she goes the distance.
Oh, wait..23 you said? well, maybe. |
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Apr 23 2007, 10:09 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 27-November 06 From: Out of the Office Member No.: 14691 |
At least they have started. Tony Bullimore is still holding up the bar in Hobart
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Apr 23 2007, 11:05 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 6869 Joined: 16-June 06 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 11767 |
Oh good, another Ried thread. ED had to have his own.
June 22nd, Dominican Republic. |
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Apr 24 2007, 12:41 AM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 19431 Joined: 22-September 03 From: Warwick, RI, USA Member No.: 11 |
QUOTE (Editor @ Apr 23 2007, 03:57 PM)  Guaranteed Failure Sometimes the combination of people and boats is a lethal one. Here's a perfect example: Dude says he will sail around the world not once, not twice, but three times, nonstop with just him and his young girlfriend, who just happens to be a total novice. Oh yeah, its on a 70' Schooner. They have exactly one chance of completing this ridiculous attempt - none. You may follow their blog, but in the meantime, how long do you give them before they throw in the towel? 04/23/07 I guess you missed the other four threads on this topic?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Apr 24 2007, 12:48 AM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 3928 Joined: 5-January 05 From: back in fantasyland Member No.: 4334 |
Did they remember their frying pan?
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Apr 24 2007, 12:54 AM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 524 Joined: 2-June 04 From: Between here and there ... literally. Member No.: 2169 |
I wish them well but Scot's right ... most likely a large amount of tax dollars will go to saving these two.
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Apr 24 2007, 01:00 AM
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QUOTE (Riding Point @ Apr 23 2007, 04:54 PM) I wish them well but Scot's right ... most likely a large amount of tax dollars will go to saving these two. I don't think they'll let it get that far along. My guess is that she'll suffer a minor injury and he'll abandon his dream because of his love for her. First or second time they have 40+kts for a day or two. Epilogue: Espo picks up a shitload of parmesan cheese for next to nothing! |
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Apr 24 2007, 01:44 AM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 767 Joined: 2-February 05 From: Chesapeake Bay / Potomac River Member No.: 4713 |
cheese!
QUOTE (JDL @ Apr 23 2007, 09:00 PM) Epilogue: Espo picks up a shitload of parmesan cheese for next to nothing!
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Apr 24 2007, 02:18 AM
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QUOTE (Kaptainkriz @ Apr 23 2007, 05:44 PM) why the hell would ANYONE want to do this??? I can understand cruising for a few years-but why in the hell wouldn't you want to get off the boat and lay on a beach or get something different to eat?? This is just wrong. They are either going to change or die...I hope they change. |
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Apr 24 2007, 02:31 AM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 23248 Joined: 4-July 06 From: Redondo Beach, California Member No.: 12062 |
QUOTE why the hell would ANYONE want to do this??? I can understand cruising for a few years-but why in the hell wouldn't you want to get off the boat and lay on a beach or get something different to eat?? I just made a call into Costner. Neither he nor his publicist could answer your question either.... |
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Apr 24 2007, 03:17 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 16-April 07 From: 28571 Member No.: 18123 |
I actually met these people back in 04 at the NY/NJ Sail-Expo
They had at the time for than just two and were trying to get myself and a fellow crew member from the schooner i was on to join them. .....Nooooo Thanx... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I give it a year... |
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Apr 24 2007, 03:48 AM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 887 Joined: 5-January 04 From: The South Member No.: 559 |
A year? I give it less than 6 weeks.
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Apr 24 2007, 05:25 AM
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Anarchist Group: Reporters Posts: 20816 Joined: 6-June 05 From: Annapolis - Live From the Boat Show! Member No.: 6186 |
Is this the same nutball who tried to sail for 1000 days back in '01, inscribing the shape of a turtle with his path?
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Apr 24 2007, 09:08 AM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 5609 Joined: 3-January 04 From: Portsmouth, RI Member No.: 420 |
QUOTE (MR.CLEAN @ Apr 24 2007, 05:25 AM) Is this the same nutball who tried to sail for 1000 days back in '01, inscribing the shape of a turtle with his path? You mean there's more than one of these lunatics out there? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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Apr 24 2007, 12:54 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 12-July 04 From: NY Member No.: 2495 |
He did, in fact sail for a hundred days, or so he claims. However, he did not achieve a turtle shape, he did not do the research that he was paid to do while out there and did not return the equipment he was loaned to do it. He only achieved this hundred day trip because of the managing guidance and organizational skills of his past S.O., Laurence. One day a couple years ago she awoke from Rieds hypnosis induced stupor and hauled ass.
Rieds persuasive talents, standing on the big shoulders of the likes of Manson, Karesh and Jones, have been his living for quite a few years, both here and in the Caribbean. Not quite so impressive are his attempts at conjuring apparent feats of daring on the high seas, billing himself as the stolid and deeply knowledgable seafarer peering off over a far horizon at challenges mere mortals can't concieve. He is a wild eyed whacko and he is taking somebody's gorgeous little daughter out to sea, out of sight of all witnesses. I might be overreacting but I would not trust this dude out there. If I were her father I would geld his ass. |
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Apr 24 2007, 01:28 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 6520 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Pacific Northwest Member No.: 200 |
Prediction: Before everyone forgets about them, and before they get too far off, something will go haywire forcing an "adventure filled" return to port. Upon arrival they will be greeted like descendants of Thor Heyerdahl by the ignoranti who gave these "sailors" their 15 minutes of fame.
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Apr 24 2007, 02:04 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 433 Joined: 1-May 06 From: Florida Member No.: 10960 |
Who says history does not repeat itself? This guy is like a broken fricken record. Fathers, hide your daughters - he'll be back for another round.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html...755C0A96F958260 http://www.nyc24.org/2002/issue03/story03/page2.asp http://1000daysatsea.blogspot.com/ http://outside.away.com/outside/magazine/1...0dispodyss.html |
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Apr 24 2007, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE (B.J. Porter @ Apr 23 2007, 05:41 PM) I guess you missed the other four threads on this topic?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Yes. But here I wanted people to guess how long before these two yokels quit. |
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Apr 24 2007, 02:51 PM
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Anarchist Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 12-July 04 From: NY Member No.: 2495 |
OK...pretty tough to get within a day count but I would guess that the Island of Bermuda and the Caribbean Islands are going to get pretty attractive to her. Hell when you think about it they are pretty well equipped (once again at other peoples expense) for a lovely vacation in the islands or Brazil.
If she toughs it out past Bermuda I would say the Caribbean...so three to four weeks. Very slim chance she will make Capetown. |
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