Subject: spectacular video log created by "Eye of Quebec" Wayfarer adventurers
Here is the link sent by Scott (40 mins. of video :) ... and here's how the whole thing developed:
From: Scott McDougall
Cc: John Brooman
Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 5:32 PM
Subject: Upcoming W Expedition



Hi Al, thought you might interested in an upcoming expedition aboard Wayfarer 4610. We're heading to the Manicouagan reservoir, one the largest meteor impact sites on earth and also known as the "eye of quebec", to complete what we think will be the first circumnavigation under sail. There have been others with motor aux. sailboats, and sea kayaks, but none entirely sail/human powered (we'll be rowing through the calms). It's a spectacular setting, a wonderfully unique and remote, and should be an exciting remote expedition. My W Wind Shadow, had been terrifically outfitted for racing by the previous owner and we've been busily converting it to an expedition rig.  We expect to be about two weeks on the water, camping ashore. If you're interested, I'll send you a link to our website and will forward some photos when we have them.

Many thanks for all your W resources and advice.

Cheers,

Scott McDougall (W4610)
On 2012-07-29, at 6:19 PM, "Al Schonborn" <uncle-al3854@cogeco.ca> wrote:
Wow, Scott!!! This sounds very adventurous and I would love to have your site's URL. I can put it on our web site's front page.
 
Best regards,
 
Uncle Al (W3854)

the adventurers on the drive up: Scott McDougall (left) and John Brooman


From: Scott McDougall
Cc: John Brooman
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 6:30 AM

Terrific, Al, thanks. I'll send you the details in a few days. By the way, I'm pretty sure my membership has lapsed.  How can I (re)join?

Cheers,
S.

Scott McDougall
Investing & Help for Social Entrepreneurs


On 2012-12-31, at 8:44 PM, "Al Schonborn" <uncle-al3854@cogeco.ca> wrote:
Hi, Scott:
 
Never did hear back from you. Hope all went well in the Eye. Any report/pics?
 
Check out http://www.wayfarer-canada.org/2012CWA_membership.form.htm which needs updating but has not changed for 2013 - regarding CWA membership.
 
Best wishes for a happy, healthy 2013!!
 
Best regards,
 
Uncle Al (W3854)

From: Scott McDougall
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2013 8:11 PM

Hi Al, glad to hear from you. I don't know what happened - I tried to reach you a couple of times without success. Bad email at my end, probably.



The Eye project was a success! There's a video you can see at: http://vimeo.com/m/49280551. 

The next project I'm scouting for the boat is a circumnav of the Turneffe Atoll in Belize.

Thanks for the membership link. I'll rejoin thus evening. 

Happy new year!
S.


On 2013-01-03, at 11:43 AM, "Al Schonborn" <uncle-al3854@cogeco.ca> wrote:
... Were you using the GOPRO camera. We saw some great stuff taken with one of those at the Wellesley Island Rally this summer. Hope to post you later today in the Cruise Logs and next Monday, the 7th, in the Weekly Whiffle.
 
Best regards,
 
Uncle Al (W3854)

From: Scott McDougall 
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 11:56:10 -0500
To: Al Schonborn<uncle-al3854@cogeco.ca>
Cc: John Brooman

... Yup, the video was shot on a GoPro Hero2, the stills on a Nikon DSLR. I produced the vid in iMovie. A fun project.

 I leave tomorrow to scout the Belize trip. This one will be more deliberately promoted and published to raise awareness for the Turneffe Atoll Trust. The distance is roughly the same as manicouagan, but the experience will be very different. Camping on the leeward side will be a challenge; landing/launching will be the trick on the exposed side. We'll keep you posted on that.

Cheers,
S.

Scott McDougall
Investing & Help for Social Entrepreneurs


And the boat is being painted Royal Blue...

John Brooman
Executive Director
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival


To: Scott McDougall
Cc: John Brooman
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 12:49 PM

Great, Scott! Or is it Great Scott!!!! Do send pics and reports from your scouting trip. Perfect Whiffle fodder!!! So to speak!
 
Best regards,
 
Uncle Al (W3854)