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Juan del Rio
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Wave Runners: Alaska to Miami
So we're sitting on the beach Saturday, late afternoon and these two wave runners come around second point. We all say to ourselves, "there are no
boats for miles around that these guys came from and it looks like they have a lot of stuff with them...something is up"
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Juan del Rio
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Marinus and Adriaan from South Africa
are two guys who are attempting to set the world's record on on waverunners. They ended up here in San Somewhere and Juan y Juan put them up for the
night with a shower, food, a soft, dry bed and internet connection to their families for the evening.
They are funding the entire trip themselves as Yamaha didn't want to take a chance sponsoring them in case they didn't make it. Estimated cost of this
little adventure is over $100,000
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Juan del Rio
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The journey began in Alaska
Marinus was kind enough to let me have this photo of him in Alaska. These guys have an incredible story to tell.
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elgatoloco
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Wow! 
MAGA
marooons Are Governing America
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Juan del Rio
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Sunday morning launch on the beach
Getting ready to takeoff...
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Juan del Rio
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Map of the journey
This is an adventure for sure!
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Juan del Rio
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They do this everyday...
They get help from everyone wherever they go. These machines weigh a ton and they have to beach them, find gas, etc. everyday. They have no support
crew, chase vehicle, no nothing to help them except the goodwill of everyone they come across to lend a hand.
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Juan del Rio
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We wish the the very best on their journey
They should have made San Carlos last night and be heading to Todos Santos/Cabo San Lucas today. They weren't quite sure of ther plan as of yesterday
morning. From Cabo, they head up and around to La Paz, up the Sea of Cortez (not sure how far), then across to mainland Mexico. If you see them, help
'em out however you can!
[Edited on 8-14-2006 by Juan del Rio]
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elgatoloco
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Taking fun seriously!
Thanks for pics Juan!
http://www.13000miles.com/
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marooons Are Governing America
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lizard lips
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Whats Graham going to do to out do these guys......
What an adventure!
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Cincodemayo
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Now that's freakin incredible...
Don\'t get mad...
Get EVEN.
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Cypress
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Impressive! Not a fan of loud motorized land/water toys, those guys have taken it to another level. They've got the right idea. Most of the wave
runner/dirt bikers etc. are just running in circles making way too much noise. Wish those two dudes luck!
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Shimmer
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Great challenge... thanks for starting the tread.
I followed up on the trip with a search and found their website.
http://www.13000miles.com/challenge.html
You can learn about the trip in detail and follow their log entries along the way.
Enjoy.
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toneart
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Fantastic Journey! Perhaps now Yamaha would be willing to jump on the bandwagon and give them some sponsorship. They've done the hard part, barring
any hurricane activity in the Gulf. I assume they have marine radios.
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Wow, that is crazy! I wouldn't say they have completed all the hard parts just yet. It is Chusaco season in the SOC, they will be exposed to the
Pacific again down the coast of Mexico, it is Hurricane season, and the Gulf of Thuantepec is notoriously bad news. And that's just the Mexico piece.
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tim40
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Why stop there? Why not NY or RI....whimps..... well of course they are not...but the question still remains..
When searching for the end of your rainbow you only have until dusk....
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MICK
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Some people dream to live some live the dream. I wish them all the luck
Mick
Getting there is ALL the fun!
Ok being here is fun to
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jimgrms
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Maybe if they run into papa neutrino the can give wim a tow
[Edited on 8-15-2006 by jimgrms]
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Barry A.
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I am humbled by their spirit of adventure-----
May God stay with them, always.
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vgabndo
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I contacted my friend who lives in Mazatlan and sent him this thread. He has e-mailed the daring duo and offered them a high speed internet access,
warm beds, BBQ steaks and cold beer when they get there. (all of which I trust they'll need) Ain't the www amazing.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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