I sometimes get asked how I made such a dramatic change in my life, from salary slave to ocean rower. … Read More
Month: June 2008
Day 46: Wind 5, Rower 5
It’s been a long and very hot day. The wind has been against me most of the time, but varying … Read More
Day 17: A Greener Way: The 12 Volt Lifestyle
After calmer conditions yesterday, today the deck was once again being lashed by huge waves. Sitting around for 20 minutes … Read More
Day 16: Raging Seas
An ocean rowboat gives you a unique perspective. I am more IN the ocean than ON the ocean. Being inside … Read More
Day 15: It’s Cool To Be Blue
Happy World Oceans Day! As well as my row being a project of the US-based nonprofit Blue Frontier Campaign, I … Read More
Day 14: You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Every day I fill out a quick questionnaire to record my psychological state, and email it to my mother for … Read More
Day 13: Show of Solidarity: Miami to Maine
Last year my friend Margo Pellegrino paddled an outrigger canoe from Miami to Maine to raise awareness of marine conservation … Read More
Day 12: Frequently Asked Question #1: Why?
Why do I do what I do? Why, having had a life of relative ease, comfort and affluence, have I … Read More
Day 11: Feel The Fear
Last night I felt afraid. I was reading the weather forecast from Rick Shema, my weatherguy: “Wind and sea conditions … Read More