A Bristol 32 goes transatlantic.

[AdriftAtSea]

There was a nice story in the WP about Kestrel, a Bristol 32, that did an Atlantic loop.  You can read the story here.

My favorite quote from the article is:

Gradually but systematically Atkisson upgraded his sturdy little boat with things like redundant navigational systems, self-steering systems, cabin reinforcement and extra sails. Repeatedly he resisted the siren's call of larger, more modern vessels in favor of keeping one whose every nut, bolt and cranny he knew with the intimacy of the seagoing engineer and craftsman he had taught himself to be.

This is something I fully agree with. I hope you guys enjoy the story, even though a Bristol 32 is a bit larger than what we deal with on this forum normally. :D

[Bill NH]

Great story, thanks for sharing it!

[Oldrig]

What a story!

Yes, Dan, that's exactly what we're all about on this board.

(I'm kind of worried, Atkinson started out at 54 and I turned 60 this year. Uh-oh!)

--Joe

[CharlieJ]

Worried about what?? I turned 66 this year ;D

[CapnK]

I sure am glad for him, and that's a pretty boat! :)

Maybe with more mainstream coverage of people like the Atkissons, others will start to realize that voyaging doesn't need a $500,000 pricetag to happen. :)