E75 - Don Atwood Pt. 1: Sail Away

The Quaintrelle Podcast

Don Atwood is a sailor, photographer, adventurer and one of the smartest people that I know. He's also a lot of fun and longtime friend. In this episode, we talk about the epic sailing adventure that he embarked on in March of this year. Since leaving from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on March 19th, he and his sailing partner, Julie Dunne made landfall on Aprill 11 in Hiva Oa (French Polynesia). His last post is nearly two weeks ago, so I think that they are somewhere off grid, traveling through the South Pacific.

Listen to Don's preparation for this brazen adventure... everything from planning to provisions to getting his boat, First Light in seaworthy shape; to his expectations on the sea and once he makes landfall... and how this adventure has gone from a three month journey to the possibility of a 5 year world trek!

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Track Don Atwood's Journey here: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV_FirstLight/?fbclid=IwAR3k_DwbZYsE4wP3LpUz0WPOhNM6dPSThzMJKgK5CiLtuSEjADOZoe6el7Q

Typee by Herman Melville | The Project Gutenberg ebook: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1900/1900-h/1900-h.htm

James Cook: The Ages of Exploration | The Mariners' Museum and Park: https://exploration.marinersmuseum.org/subject/james-cook/

The Island of Fatu Hiva: The Unknown Paradise | Aranui: https://www.aranui.com/en/blog/the-island-of-fatu-hiva-the-unknown-paradise/

Kava | NCCIH: https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/kava

Shrimps and the Environment| Climate Hero: https://climatehero.me/shrimps-and-the-environment/

13 Islands That Will Disappear in the Next 80 Years | Reader's Digest: https://www.rdasia.com/travel/destinations/13-islands-that-will-disappear-in-the-next-80-years

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