Every day I fill out a quick questionnaire to record my psychological state, and email it to my mother for … Read More
Pacific Row, Stage 1
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
Day 10: Loneliness of the Long Distance Rower?
Someone has written in to ask whether I get lonely at sea. Strange though it may seem – no, I … Read More
Day 9: 95% ? Ready Enough
It was a mad scramble to get ready to leave on May 24th. I’d officially been standby since May 15th, … Read More
Day 8: Fat-Bottomed Girl
This year my boat put on 200 pounds. Quite an alarming weight gain, by human standards, but I was glad … Read More
Day 7: Confession Time
I have a confession to make. I do not love the sea. Admire and respect it – yes, as you … Read More
Day 6: Seals and Sisyphus
Sisyphus might sound like an unpleasant disease, but in fact he was the guy in Greek mythology who was condemned … Read More