[HN Gopher] Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean; My Experience (2021)
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Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean; My Experience (2021)
Author : ColinWright
Score : 49 points
Date : 2022-05-06 12:47 UTC (2 days ago)
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| dubswithus wrote:
| I don't want to structure my life around: 1) visiting/doing all
| of X category of things (like countries) and 2) doing extreme
| things because they are "challenging."
| xwdv wrote:
| Honestly I agree with him this isn't that impressive. Have you
| been in the Atlantic? Currents are strong and will probably take
| you all the way to Europe if you just sit and do nothing long
| enough. Hiking across a continent such as Antarctica or Australia
| would probably be a far better adventure with better bragging
| rights.
| 1970-01-01 wrote:
| >He told me to sign up for a Facebook page called the Ocean
| Rowing Society. What an adventure to tell my Grandkids.
|
| Take this out of context because it's hilarious if you do.
| [deleted]
| gizajob wrote:
| Reads like he's pretty clueless and self-absorbed
| bkanber wrote:
| IMO most people are pretty clueless and self-absorbed (myself
| included). This guy is just pretty open and honest about it.
| And it's not like he didn't learn his lessons. That bit about
| realizing how Martin wasn't on his personal expedition was a
| pretty powerful growth moment.
| [deleted]
| foreigner wrote:
| This story is an incredible testimony to the courage, dedication,
| perseverance, and iron will of the rest of the crew that managed
| to make it all the way across the Atlantic without pushing this
| over-priveleged douchebag overboard.
| telesilla wrote:
| >I faced some demons I never had the courage to confront before.
| The internal lessons learned, the epiphanies I had. The self-
| awareness gained. But it came at a heavy price.
|
| After reading the entire post, he got the adventure he wasn't
| looking for. Who am I to criticise someone who takes such immense
| risks to get out of their comfort zone, while I enjoy a quiet
| Sunday in the sun, within the safety of steps from my family,
| kitchen and bed?
| sandworm101 wrote:
| >> Who am I to criticize someone who takes such immense risks
| to get out of their comfort zone
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| Because this often means other people taking similar risks to
| rescue them. As a former rockclimber I am all for adventure,
| but some of this open ocean stuff is beyond reason. From rogue
| waves to pirates, often your open ocean fantasy is less skill
| than a roll of the dice. You are also rolling the dice for all
| of those onboard the ships and helicopters that will be sent to
| rescue you.
| xhkkffbf wrote:
| You say you're a former rock climber. Did you retire because
| of the similar fears of taking on too much risk? Do you think
| that rock climbing can be done in a safe enough way?
| sandworm101 wrote:
| Ocean risk is very different than rock climbing risks. The
| distances and weather make rescue far more involved. Most
| climbers are only a quick helicopter ride to a hospital.
| chillingeffect wrote:
| Gripping read. Lots of reveals.
| cinntaile wrote:
| Why did they row in 2 hour shifts 24/7? Why not 4 hours or 6
| hours so you can get some longer sleep?
| jgrahamc wrote:
| I believe the answer is... try rowing for more than two hours
| without a break.
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