Winds 18-20kts, air temps in mid 50s. We packed out the board with 40 pounds of bottled water and supplies. Performance was a bit sluggish but we topped out at 12kts.
Welcome to KULEANA ADVENTURES! Here we seek out adventure using a custom designed windsurfer which can be used as a kayak or Stand-up paddle board and has five water tight hatches for storing camping gear. Follow along as we embark on treasure hunts, fishing trips, wildlife photography, exploration and adventure racing.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Jensen Beach
I went over to visit Matt Layden, naval architect extraordinaire, to have him draw up the boat. We took the Expedition Windsurfer out for a test ride while we were there. Here are some photos. Wind was blowing in the twenties:)
Also some video. Cameraman still learning how to use the camera.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Peace River Trip
I live near the Peace River so I can paddle it more frequently than I can sail on the Gulf. Here are a few photos of my last day trip.
Fishing Trip
One of my favorite places to be is Bishop Harbor. It is a small bay off the South East side of Tampa Bay. The area is a great fishing spot. Notice how I was able to strap my cooler to the footstraps. Winds were light so the cooler was not in the way and it served as a seat when I got tiered of standing. Water was pretty clear. I was sitting on the board with my feet in the water and snapped this photo. I caught 5 large trout, 2 Redfish and... OK anybody who knows me knows I cant catch fish even if they were in a bathtub. But the day was beautiful and I had a great time just being on the water.
These photos were taken on January 7th. A cold front came through as I was rigging up. After the rain passed I sailed out Bunces pass into the Gulf and then up the coast 7 miles or so. With building NW winds approching 20kts I was able to get into the footstraps for the first time. I sailed 17 nautical miles averaging 6kts and my maximum speed was 13kts. I stopped at Shell Key Preserve on the way back in and did some exploring. Looks like a great place to camp.
Bloggers Block
Yes it is true. I have a serious case of bloggers block. I'm working through it though. I will post a few photos of some of the sailing I have been able to do in the past month.
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