Archive for March, 2009
Notably Nutty
by Jake on Mar.30, 2009, under Notably Nutty
It’s been a while since we had a new entry in the Notably Nutty arena but I found a good one. Meet Mr. George Kourounis. George is a videographer/ photographer who is part of OLN’s (Outdoor Life Network) feature series “Angry Planet“. He seems to have an innate curiosity that drives him just a little further than most. Here we see George paddling out on a lake of sulfuric acid with a PH of 0.5 (about that of a typical car battery’s acid)
that’s right, it’s a volcanic lake….of….acid. Here!, watch it eat an aluminum can!
George suffers from his own nuttiness and the acid from his paddle drips on his pants and burns his skin….he had to cut them off.
In all reality, George probably belongs less in the notably nutty category than most that have been placed here. He is an admirable person that has talent and goes many places…but still, paddling on an acid lake? Seriously? See more about George and his adventures on his website www.Stormchaser.ca
Beeeyoooong (Part 2)
by Jake on Mar.27, 2009, under Miscellaneous
126.1 Mph – a new land sailing speed record set by the Greenbird Project crushing the previous 116mph record that has stood since 1999 and was set by Bob Schumacher in the Iron Duck! Now that’s quick.
PS – no news about the America’s Cup Ruling yet but I’m keeping a vigilent eye open.
America’s Cup
by Jake on Mar.26, 2009, under America's Cup
We could possibly have a final, final, final ruling from the New York State Court of Appeals today with regards to the America’s Cup….stay tuned.
Pitchpole Thursday!
by Jake on Mar.26, 2009, under Miscellaneous
Oh, this is a goodie….well done. Great soundtrack, good editing, great angles, and good action….and Ronald, thanks for the helmet. This gets an A++! Be sure to hang in there for the “deleted scenes” at the end.
How Not To Sail from Frankfurter Sam on Vimeo.
BeeeeeeeYoooooonnnng
by Jake on Mar.25, 2009, under Miscellaneous
Caught flying off the coast of Spain is the new(ish) Banque Populaire G-class Trimaran. They’ve been waiting some time for a good weather window to launch their attempt at the Route of Discovery Record (the path of Christopher Columbus). In absence of the good weather, they went out for an afternoon sail. Wow…what a speed demon. Report and video courtesy of Valenciasailing
