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Old 14-06-2022, 08:18   #1
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One for the minimalists

Another small boat record attempt: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/travel/tri...0471174c493997
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Old 14-06-2022, 09:28   #2
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Re: One for the minimalists

Wow! That sounds horrible! I wish him well, though.
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Old 14-06-2022, 11:50   #3
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Re: One for the minimalists

Stupid.

Oops, that’s not politically correct.
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Old 14-06-2022, 12:08   #4
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Re: One for the minimalists

Even though not PC, yes it is stupid!!!

I hope he doesn't die in the attempt.

Didn't look like he has an EPIRB either! Or VHF!
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Old 14-06-2022, 12:45   #5
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You must be stupid, on drugs and hate the wife.

In my case, two out of three.
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Old 14-06-2022, 13:59   #6
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Re: One for the minimalists

Interesting to see if he develops any vascular disease by being in that position for so long. Not sure if he can stretch out or not but DVTs are a possibility when seating for long periods of time.
Is there a website to follow progress?
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Old 14-06-2022, 14:39   #7
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Re: One for the minimalists

It's been done in a washing machine



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'Crazy sailor' who quit teaching job to cross Atlantic in a washing machine dies aged 77
Tom McNally raised hundreds of thousands for cancer charities


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Old 14-06-2022, 15:32   #8
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Re: One for the minimalists

90 day supply of food? And when the desalinator quits? Relieving oneself in rough weather? Getting cooked inside that oven in the doldrums?
I'm just thinking of how much money has been spent on that thing just to break a really dumb record. Why not just go over Niagara Falls and be done with setting new records? But then, what do I know?
If he is raising money to fight cancer, ok then, good idea.
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Old 14-06-2022, 16:16   #9
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Being a teacher will drive you to do crazy things. Best of luck to him in achieving his goal.
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