Submitted by Fred on

Our Guy

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We have a good friend, Guy deBoer, who is a genuine throwback to the bygone Explorers.  

We admire our Guy for his quest to be the first American to win the Golden Globe, around the World, solo sailor, sail boat, Race.  

He is one of 15 contestants who will start the race in France on September 4th and we will be there to see him off.  

We are part of an energized support group which has lived his dream vicariously since he surfaced it 3 years ago.  

He just completed the first leg of his solo journey by successfully crossing the Atlantic in his 36 foot sail boat, aptly named Spirit.  

Think of it, over 6000 adventurers have crested Mt. Everest, but no American has ever won the GGR race.   When he wins the race Guy will be World famous!

To win, Guy must traverse 30,000 treacherous ocean miles without modern technology, eg GPS, alone with himself and the elements.  It is quite the daunting challenge which he welcomes. 

Godspeed!



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Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 08/04/2022 - 20:29

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Judy Mauer

Wow - he must be a very special guy. A dangerous, daunting and spectacular endeavor,
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Daniel Schwartz

Saw the post where his phone didn't make it and he had to get a new one. I thought no technology?. Still an amazing desire and confidence to attempt this.
Shelley Simpson

It is exciting when someone is willing to put it all on the line for a dream. Of course it doesn't have to be something this daunting, but Guy is an example of how exciting life can be when we do that.
Paul Napolitano

His preliminary trip across the Atlantic was a mind boggling feat. We wish him safety and good luck!
Dana Charlton

Mind boggling and awesome! Guy will bouyed by your seeing him off in France. What good friends you are. Godspeed, Guy, I wish you safety and success!
Cayce Crown

Highly recommend “Sailing Alone Around the World” by the first guy to do it in 1898, Joshua Slocum; Canadian to naturalized American. It is quite the story. Guy is an inspiration, so glad he has your superior support.
Rick Raymond

We need a goal in order to succeed. Being first though is eclipsed by self-acknowledgement of the herculean endeavor being embarked upon, as well the stamina and skill required.
ODEY RAVIV

Guy’s dream is slowly becoming a reality!
May Mr.Key West become Mr. Universe!!
Kelly Welles

Tough to prove a great mariner on a calm sea. Guy's got the Right Stuff.

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