Monthly Archives: March 2013

Into The Silvery Sea…

Many thanks to Glenn Hayes for the use of this beautiful picture. http://www.HayesStudios.com – http://aqualifestyle.wordpress.com/2013/03/02/the-everglades-challenge/ ******************************************** They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders … Continue reading

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Feeding Children Everywhere is on Facebook

Feeding Children Everywhere, the social charity I have been supporting, is on Facebook, and is almost at 5000 ‘likes’.  Please consider going to their page and liking it… and while you are there, check it out… maybe make a donation … Continue reading

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SailBirdMike’s Final 2013 Everglades Challenge Report (Part 3):

  This year’s EC was quite a sleighride for me up until my rudder troubles off Fort Myers Beach. But much was learned, and a great time was had, and I’ll attempt to share it with you here. PART 3 … Continue reading

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Feeding Children Everywhere Meals… Keeping Warm On A Cold Boat!

One of the most critical needs for an adventure challenge such as the Everglades Challenge is maintaining proper nutrition and hydration.  There are various ways to ensure you get proper nutrition, but my choice has always been to try and keep … Continue reading

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SailBirdMike’s Final 2013 Everglades Challenge Report (Part 2):

  This year’s EC was quite a sleighride for me up until my rudder troubles off Fort Myers Beach. But much was learned, and a great time was had, and I’ll attempt to share it with you here. PART 2 … Continue reading

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Speck Tater’s View of the Watertribe 2013 Everglades Challenge

Here are some great photos and a nice writeup from WaterTriber Speck, who watched this years event through the lens of a camera, hence the Speck Tater moniker! http://www.tropicalboating.com/2013/03/speck-taters-view-of-the-watertribe-2013-everglades-challenge Also of note: Part 2 of my 2013 Everglades Challenge writeup … Continue reading

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SailBirdMike’s Final 2013 Everglades Challenge Report (Part 1):

  This year’s EC was quite a sleighride for me up until my rudder troubles off Fort Myers Beach.  But much was learned, and a great time was had, and I’ll attempt to share it with you here. PART 1 I … Continue reading

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Videos Uploaded!

I’ve uploaded some videos to my YouTube channel, both ones that I took on the boat, and some that a friend took on the beach. http://www.youtube.com/user/KayakMike1963?feature=watch Note: No soundtrack was added to the “Mission: Impossible” video… that was straight from … Continue reading

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A Beachin’ End to My 2013 Everglades Challenge Attempt…

Just checking in to let you know that I did indeed survive a landing on Fort Myers Beach after Discovery’s rudder gudgeon loosened on the transom. It never came off, but it would have if I kept going. It appears … Continue reading

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Checkpoint 1 at last!

I arrived at CP1 about 6:30 today after a wild first leg of the 2013 Everglades Challenge.  We had a rainy start, and I ended up going into the Gulf instead of taking the ICW.  The waves were pretty amazing, … Continue reading

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