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Unusual Sights & Vessels 8

Think the World cup has been exciting? How about this race going on right now, a speed record for the 6000-mile Great Loop. Robert Youens did it in 19 days 13 hours and 1 minute solo last year. He’s trying it again this year with a second member of his crew. As of this posting,…

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Think the World cup has been exciting? How about this race going on right now, a speed record for the 6000-mile Great Loop. Robert Youens did it in 19 days 13 hours and 1 minute solo last year. He’s trying it again this year with a second member of his crew. As of this posting, he’s in the flight in Waterford.

photos by John Callaghan

You can track Robert and Steve in Ageless Wanderer as well as Bandit, who’s trying to beat Robert’s solo record from last year, by clicking on the image below.

If you see them, please share your photos at  canalsocietyofnysphotos@gmail.com. 

3 responses to “Unusual Sights & Vessels 8”

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    will van dorp

    As of 11:44 today, Ageless Wonder was doing 38.5 mph west of Rotterdam.

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    will van dorp

    As of mid-afternoon Monday, July 20, Ageless Wonder team has given up their attempt because of a hull breach off Erie PA.

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    will van dorp

    As of Thursday, 7/23 midday, Ageless Wonder said “Forrest Gump is not mgoing home, and R Youens is not tired.” He’s started planning a new run next season.

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