Mermaid Parade 2010

Tugster was there at Coney Island

Issuma: reaches Nova Scotia

Richard Hudson and crew on Issuma have reached Liverpool Bay, Nova Scotia, a lovely large harbor.  It's a long way from Rio Plata, Argentina so I'm sure Richard is happy to be back in Canada.  I expect there will be a stop over at Halifax.  Steel ships need welders and craftsmen who know the material.   Halifax is a likely spot for such things. 

Reid Stowe returns after 1000 days

Cynicism is no where in sight as the wanderer returns.  It is a wondrous thing that he did though the why will forever remain a mystery.  Reid Stowe has returned after 1000 days at sea. Congratulations, Captain.  Tugster was there

1000days.net

1000 days at sea: Reid Stowe set to return in triumph to New York

Reid Stowe is set to return to New York Thursday June 17 after three years at sea without making landfall.  The past two years he has been single-handed after his pregnant crew Soanya left near Perth.  His first day on terra firma will also be his first look at the son born to him and Soanya.


Reid's record, like others. is an inexplicable quest - though his ramblings posted on the internet have been a mighty effort to say why.  The New Yorker also took a stab at it HERE.


That he is an awesome seaman there is no doubt.  That he built the ship that carried him also impressive.


His story of the voyage of the schooner Anne is HERE.

Issuma: bound for Nova Scotia

Richard Hudson and crew have passed through the Cape Cod Canal and are headed for Nova Scotia, and points north.


Their position report is here

Launch of North River 2

Launching North River 2, Barron's Boatyard, City Island, NY - June 7 - 8, 2010

 

Briton Peter Kinloch dies after reaching summit of Everest - Times Online

Briton Peter Kinloch dies after reaching summit of Everest - Times Online

George Patton: "In the morning, as is usual, things looked less gloomy".

Any major dude will tell you..as Tom Ricks points out.

Top of the World: Paul, Denise & team summit Everest

Paul & Denise Fejtek and  the Challenged Athletes Foundation team reached the summit of Mt. Everest.  with them were 11 Sherpa climbers!  All are back to safe ground now, they report here.

Bolero - City Island-built classic re-launched

In 1949 Henry Nevins of City Island built Bolero.  the Sparkman & Stephens-designed 73 foot cedar/mahogany flagship of the New York Yacht Club won the Newport - Bermuda race six times.  The yawl held the race elapsed time record until 1974.


The legendary boat has been extensively restored by Rockport Marine and re-launched last week.  After sea trials it will return to racing at Newport, Rhode Island.
Image of Henry B. Nevins yacht builders courtesy of City Island Nautical Museum.