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Old 25-10-2012, 19:32   #1
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Non-stop circumnavigation in a 10 ft boat

Sailor Hopes to Cruise Globe in 10-Foot Boat - WSJ.com

Why would anyone want to do this to himself?
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Old 25-10-2012, 19:51   #2
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Re: Non-stop circumnavigation in a 10 ft boat

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Armed with a stack of books and 880 pounds of mainly sardines and granola, the 73-year-old seasoned boat builder plans to wedge inside what he affectionately calls a "survival capsule," and spend up to a year-and-a-half reading, writing, thinking and soaking up the wonders of nature.
Someone needs to get this guy a World of Warcraft account.
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Why 2 threads on same subject?
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Old 25-10-2012, 19:59   #4
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Re: Non-stop circumnavigation in a 10 ft boat

I'm surprised more people aren't saying F-U to modern society like this.

Although maybe this is a little extreme...
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