A Secular Pilgrim Rides the “Camino de Velo” Copyright P. Marsh After witnessing the arrival of the 10th-placed sailor in the Vendee Globe Round the World Yacht Race in February, I continued my N-S bike journey along France’s Atlantic coast. In icy weather, I passed through historic ports, oyster farms and ditches that drain… Continue reading 2013: A Pilgrim’s Progress along the Camino de Santiago
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Cycling Across the Yucatan–Cancun to Celestun
Cancun-Celestun–Touring With the Wind at Your Back There is one direct route across the Yucatan, shared by a wide, modern toll road and the narrow old road connecting all the towns and villages. The previous year I had ridden this road on the last leg back to Cancun on a short tour down the Caribbean… Continue reading Cycling Across the Yucatan–Cancun to Celestun
2010: Sea-to-Summit of the Dominican Republic
Bike and Hike to the Highpoint of the Caribbean C. P.Marsh After the last two winters when I only got as far as my Mexican dentist opposite Yuma, Arizona, I was keen to go outside the US for more than 1-2 hours! The Dominican Republic interested me for several reasons, most notably because the… Continue reading 2010: Sea-to-Summit of the Dominican Republic
1992: Riding Steens Mountain-The Highest Road in the NW
Riding the Steens Loop Means a Long Day in the Saddle! Copyright P. Marsh Late last year, on a Sunday morning with the rain hammering against the window, I decided to hold off on my daily ride and do something else cycling-related. I pulled out a box filled with the bike stories I had saved… Continue reading 1992: Riding Steens Mountain-The Highest Road in the NW
Biking Two Time Zones, Two Countries in 30 Minutes
An Adventure Ride on the Mexican Border I didn’t fly to Yuma last December to escape from the Oregon winter, but there was no denying the fact that the clear 70-degree days and starlit 40-degree nights did put me in the mood for some adventurous bike riding! That was just as well, because in order… Continue reading Biking Two Time Zones, Two Countries in 30 Minutes
2001: I’ll Take the Low Road–Cycling Across Death Valley
Crossing the California Desert and High Sierra Copyright Peter J. Marsh A few days into the new year, we saw the pictures of the first ascent of the 3,000-foot Dawn Wall in Yosemite Valley by Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson. They climbed “free”–without any artificial aid–a stunning achievement–and the way the media reacted. This marathon… Continue reading 2001: I’ll Take the Low Road–Cycling Across Death Valley
2013: Meeting My Vendee Globe Heroes
In March 2012, after riding along the Canal du Midi from the Med to Bordeaux, I rewarded myself with a train ride north to Brittany. But i was soon back on the bike and searching for the sailing center of Port La Foret in Brittany, the training center for the top Open 60 sailors. It… Continue reading 2013: Meeting My Vendee Globe Heroes
2014 – Hyak’s 120′ Titan Tugs Set New Standard for Offshore Towing
In August 2013, the JT Marine Inc shipyard in Vancouver, Washington delivered the MV Hawaii, the first of a pair of 120-ft ocean-going azimuthing stern-drive (ASD) tugs designed by Jensen Maritime, Seattle naval architects, for Hyak Maritime LLC. The tugs are based on the Titan-class ASD tugs developed by Jensen and Western Towboat, the Seattle-based… Continue reading 2014 – Hyak’s 120′ Titan Tugs Set New Standard for Offshore Towing
High-Speed Catamaran Ferries Cause Double Trouble in Washington
What’s Wrong With Fast Ferries? Plenty Say Opponents! Copyright Peter Marsh The sight of a big catamaran swiftly cutting cleanly through the water is so common these days on the northwest coast that it barely rates a mention. From the San Juans to Prince William Sound, twin-hull boats are popular for wildlife viewing and scenic… Continue reading High-Speed Catamaran Ferries Cause Double Trouble in Washington
2014 – Mini Yachts Promise Maxi Speed…..and Risk!
Huge Beam, Giant Rigs, Maxi Sprits Early in October, 2013 I took the train from London to Portsmouth, ferry to St Malo, and cycled across Brittany via back roads and canal towpaths to see the solo Mini Transat race start in Douarnenez, near the north-western tip of France. Another big fleet of 84 MINI 6.5 meter (21′… Continue reading 2014 – Mini Yachts Promise Maxi Speed…..and Risk!