Author: DJG

Journal in Progress. Come back soon!

Journal in Progress. Come back soon!

Journal in Progress. Come back soon!

Journal in Progress. Come back soon!

IN: 1, 2, 6OUT: 2, 4, 5   Colorado River Odyssey – Mission 5Mansfield Portage Mission 5 started at the civilized hour of 8:30am on Saturday, September 5th, when 1, 2 & 6 converged at the north base. Critical equipment for the day included 5’s strap on canoe wheels, a Radial Flyer red wagon, and … Continue reading Mission V: Mansfield Dam Portage AKA “That’s a Hell of A Lot of Work to Bring Me a Chopped Beef Sandwich” →

IN: 1, 2, 5, Liza, Becky OUT: 3, 4 It was a beautiful July summer day.  We got a 456 quorum together (at least three 456 crew), added a spouses, beer and slapped on some sunscreen for the Austin Yacht Club Dog Days of Summer Series Race #2 on July 11th. This race was a … Continue reading Mission IVa. The Lost Mission. Sweet Day Of Sailboat Racing Almost Forgotten →

IN: 1, 2, 5 & 6 OUT: 3, 4 This mission could also be called "the Mission that never happened". You see, it's difficult to synchronize the schedules of six guys with busy lives, work schedules, families, soccer tournament, performances and the likes.  A few weeks going into the trip, four of us were locked, … Continue reading Mission IV: A Gentleman’s Canoe and Camping Excursion. (aka “Vist to Paradise”) →

In: 1, 2, 5, 6 Out: 3 and 4 What can I say, but "wow"! A great day on the river.  Team 456 North camp left around 8am and made it to the Boatworks around 8:45.  We had coffee, Spot had a chocolate chip waffle and Der Commodore chowed down on his BYOL(axative) muesli.  By … Continue reading Mission III: An Experiment in River Sailing →

Mission Date Sunday, 8 February 2015 IN: 1, 2, 4 and 5. OUT: 3 and 6 Of course it was a "no brainer".  Sunday. A beautiful day forecast. A canoe hanging outside on it's rack, waiting to do what canoes do. 800 plus miles of free river to run.  And good friends.  Oh, and a … Continue reading Mission II: It Was A No Brainer →