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Today, while test-driving my new AirPods, I walked down the street and, by chance, met a 97-year-old named Peter Mounsey. He was pretty incredible. In 1958, with his wife Lesley, Peter set out from Sydney aboard the yacht Larapinta and returned four years later. Anyone who has read The King of the Coral Sea, which also took place in 1958, will soon understand why I had to instantly give him a copy.
His sailing voyage around the world took them across the Indian Ocean to South Africa, up the Atlantic to England, then home via the West Indies, Panama Canal, and South Pacific Islands, returning in 1961.
Their journey was notable for being a husband-and-wife adventure at a time when such voyages were rare. Lesley is also recognized as probably the first Australian woman to sail around the world on a yacht. He was also associated with the Australia II America`s Cup challenge in 1983.
He went to sea at age 14 in the merchant service during World War II, serving as a deck boy and credited with excellent eyesight for spotting Japanese craft. He witnessed several ships being torpedoed off the Australian coast.
Peter is known as the “million-mile man” with over a million nautical miles to his name and has sailed around the world twice. In his later years, he pursued land speed records on a vintage Velocette motorcycle, reaching over 90 mph at age 90+.
He is revered as a trailblazer in Australian sailing and is featured in numerous sailing histories and news stories. Peter Mounsey’s life is a remarkable testament to adventure, resilience, and a lifelong passion for the sea.
#explorersclub
#sailingadventure
#americascup
Today, while test-driving my new AirPods, I walked down the street and, by chance, met a 97-year-old named Peter Mounsey. He was pretty incredible. In 1958, with his wife Lesley, Peter set out from Sydney aboard the yacht Larapinta and returned four years later. Anyone who has read The King of the Coral Sea, which also took place in 1958, will soon understand why I had to instantly give him a copy.
His sailing voyage around the world took them across the Indian Ocean to South Africa, up the Atlantic to England, then home via the West Indies, Panama Canal, and South Pacific Islands, returning in 1961.
Their journey was notable for being a husband-and-wife adventure at a time when such voyages were rare. Lesley is also recognized as probably the first Australian woman to sail around the world on a yacht. He was also associated with the Australia II America`s Cup challenge in 1983.
He went to sea at age 14 in the merchant service during World War II, serving as a deck boy and credited with excellent eyesight for spotting Japanese craft. He witnessed several ships being torpedoed off the Australian coast.
Peter is known as the “million-mile man” with over a million nautical miles to his name and has sailed around the world twice. In his later years, he pursued land speed records on a vintage Velocette motorcycle, reaching over 90 mph at age 90+.
He is revered as a trailblazer in Australian sailing and is featured in numerous sailing histories and news stories. Peter Mounsey’s life is a remarkable testament to adventure, resilience, and a lifelong passion for the sea.
#explorersclub
#sailingadventure
#americascup
Coolum Beach drum circle. My buddy Steve on the drum with me stumbling around.. Apologies to my Arizona friends as it`s 53 degrees F here. Soooo nice and cool. Gotta love Australian winter on the Sunshine Coast.
#drumcircle
Coolum Beach drum circle. My buddy Steve on the drum with me stumbling around.. Apologies to my Arizona friends as it`s 53 degrees F here. Soooo nice and cool. Gotta love Australian winter on the Sunshine Coast.
#drumcircle
My first Pranafest, hopefully not the last. And so good to catch up with old friends. Steve and I met 40 years ago, in Israel, when I was living in a shack in the hills and he on the beach.
My first Pranafest, hopefully not the last. And so good to catch up with old friends. Steve and I met 40 years ago, in Israel, when I was living in a shack in the hills and he on the beach.
Back from Guatemala. Stpped in Sedona just long enough to catch the Sunday ecstatic dance, now im off to Australia.
Back from Guatemala. Stpped in Sedona just long enough to catch the Sunday ecstatic dance, now im off to Australia.
Hope your day is boobaliscious.
#trumpmustgo
#resist
#waltwhitman
#embracechange
Walt Whitman knew the dangers of following fools and tyrants. Here he is warning us to Question Authority. I always liked the quote, but since the election i wanted a constant reminder so I had it tattoed on my calve.
Www.robertlouisdemayo.com
#trumpmustgo
#resist
#waltwhitman
#embracechange
Walt Whitman knew the dangers of following fools and tyrants. Here he is warning us to Question Authority. I always liked the quote, but since the election i wanted a constant reminder so I had it tattoed on my calve.
Www.robertlouisdemayo.com
Hello Sedona Friends, I`m looking for a tenant to stay in a spacious furnished room in a shared house for June and July (Minimum). Small pet okay; fenced in backyard. Non-smoker. Great neighborhood off the Katchina loop in West Sedona. Female tenant, as the other tenant is female. I can swap out the twin bed if you need a bigger one. $1,000/mo. including all utilities. If I get your first month check before the 1st I will drop the $500 deposit. DM me if you are interested.
Hello Sedona Friends, I`m looking for a tenant to stay in a spacious furnished room in a shared house for June and July (Minimum). Small pet okay; fenced in backyard. Non-smoker. Great neighborhood off the Katchina loop in West Sedona. Female tenant, as the other tenant is female. I can swap out the twin bed if you need a bigger one. $1,000/mo. including all utilities. If I get your first month check before the 1st I will drop the $500 deposit. DM me if you are interested.
