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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Graham
Well, thanks everyone for all the offers of help. A heart-warming response from so many great Nomads.
Unfortunately, I just heard from Matthew's wife that the inflatable sustained some kind of damage which can't be easily repaired and he's had to
abandon the attempt. She doesn't think it involves any kind of air loss or leakage. We'll have to wait to get the story.
Here's the link tracking him down from San Felipe and to his location at Alphonsinas.
http://share.delorme.com/?MapId=5609e9e515c84f9980ee3d39cc79...
Well, as I said, there are no guarantees in Baja adventure... part of the attraction of the place. Another big attraction is the wonderful kindness of
most of the folks you meet.
So after what seemed like a very credible first day, I'm sure Matthew is absolutely deflated himself, but his immediate problem is he now has to get
back to the border and possibly leave the boat for a few days.
I'm sure he'd love to talk to anyone in the Gonzaga area and explore his options. |
Thanks for letting us know, and the map link!
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captkw
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yawn..well, what happend using a deflatable
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by chuckie
Sounds like a fun trip, but to be honest, not very ardous (sp). Relative luxury compared to the guy that rowed a New England Dory down, or
Kayakers....I'll watch for him here at Mulege..Emergency Pacificos will be available. |
yes, walking, bicycling, kayaking or sailing a small craft seems a bit more adventurous and worthy of publicity than motoring in a deluxe powerboat.
travel adventure is man vs nature sans internal combustion engine!
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BajaBlanca
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I think any way you travel Baja is worthy and can be considered adventurous. Baja is brutal/fantastic no matter your mode of travel, so the adventure
is inherent. It is not only the vehicle, but the people you meet, the places you see, the experiences you have which are totally out of your comfort
zone.
I personally loved the fact that he started this journey by overcoming his own challenges after his accident.
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bigmike58
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
I think any way you travel Baja is worthy and can be considered adventurous. Baja is brutal/fantastic no matter your mode of travel, so the adventure
is inherent. It is not only the vehicle, but the people you meet, the places you see, the experiences you have which are totally out of your comfort
zone.
I personally loved the fact that he started this journey by overcoming his own challenges after his accident. |
Well said!!
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MikeYounghusband
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He'll be back, it grows on you like a fungus.
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
WHAT CAN YOU SAY ???? |
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Mulegena
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Baja sticks to ya' like a cholla cactus in yer leg.
| Quote: | Originally posted by MikeYounghusband
He'll be back, it grows on you like a fungus. |
"Raise your words, not your voice. It's rain that grows flowers, not thunder." ~Rumi
"It's the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." ~ Aristotle
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bacquito
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good luck!
bacquito
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desertcpl
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thats to bad,, let us know what happened
one good thing that he had this trouble in Gonzaga bay and was able to get into Alponsinas
he will have alot of good help and good people for help
if it had been in some of the more remote areas , it would be alot different, I also agree with some here about the inflatable being just to rough
riding for a long haul like this, mabye next time he might consider some thing like this
http://yuma.craigslist.org/boa/3068064646.html
[Edited on 6-11-2012 by desertcpl]
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Barry A.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Graham
Well, thanks everyone for all the offers of help. A heart-warming response from so many great Nomads.
Unfortunately, I just heard from Matthew's wife that the inflatable sustained some kind of damage which can't be easily repaired and he's had to
abandon the attempt. She doesn't think it involves any kind of air loss or leakage. We'll have to wait to get the story.
Here's the link tracking him down from San Felipe and to his location at Alphonsinas.
http://share.delorme.com/?MapId=5609e9e515c84f9980ee3d39cc79...
Well, as I said, there are no guarantees in Baja adventure... part of the attraction of the place. Another big attraction is the wonderful kindness of
most of the folks you meet.
So after what seemed like a very credible first day, I'm sure Matthew is absolutely deflated himself, but his immediate problem is he now has to get
back to the border and possibly leave the boat for a few days.
I'm sure he'd love to talk to anyone in the Gonzaga area and explore his options. |
What a shame. I have always wanted to do the same trip in my Gregor 14 foot 'tin boat', but never had the guts and organizing ability to set up the
fuel and H2O "dumps" to facilitate such a trip. I have provided such logistics for several similar kayak trips by my friends-----which in itself was
fun, and took me into some really remote places via land.
I do hope he trys again.
Thanks to Graham and David for helping us to follow the progress, while it lasted.
Barry
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Graham
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Yes. I agree. The challenge and exhilaration of running that coastline will call him back. He's had vastly bigger challenges than this to deal with.
I'm sure he'll learn the lessons and try again.
It will be interesting to know what failed on the Zodiac and why. Matthew had it in the shop just before the trip for a check up and servicing and
they reported back it was in good shape.
He must be really disappointed. The way he was going he could have been approaching LA Bay tonight... but as desertcpl said he was lucky it didn't
happen along a remote stretch like that.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by MikeYounghusband
He'll be back, it grows on you like a fungus. |
... and you sir, I hope you are working on your book!
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MikeYounghusband
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by MikeYounghusband
He'll be back, it grows on you like a fungus. |
... and you sir, I hope you are working on your book! |
I'll check with Don-Kay and see how he's doing. It's his book
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captkw
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when is the update ??
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Cypress
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Mulegena
Baja sticks to ya' like a cholla cactus in yer leg. |
Ouch!
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MikeYounghusband
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| Quote: | Originally posted by captkw
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UPDATE.................STILL WRITING
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goldhuntress
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So sorry to hear this, a real let down for him I imagine...but I'm going to be optimistic and hope he gets it together and continues on his journey. I
don't think I've ever been on a trip in Baja where my plans didn't need a revision or two.
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Graham
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Latest on Matthew... heard from his wife that they tried in vain to fix the problem with the Zodiac.
He's secured a ride to San Diego tomorrow, Tuesday, where his wife will meet him and take him home to the LA area.
Then they'll both head back to Alphonsinas, probably on Thursday, (after that drama I don't think she's going let him out of sight for a while) to
take the boat home and return it to the "shop" for assessment and repair.
Still not sure exactly what the problem was, but I guess we'll hear soon enough.
Now as part of taking his life back after nearly perishing in that head-on bigrig collision, Matthew qualified as a helicopter pilot and then as a
pilot instructor, and I know he is just itching to explore Baja by helicopter a la Erle Stanley Gardner.
One way or another, I don't think Matthew Sokalski will be sitting too long at home watching TV or playing with his computer.
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Barry A.
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Ha!!!!! Love it!!! Go Mathew!!!! 
Barry
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