sailing for parkinson's
Sailing...Rowing for Parkinsons!
Graham is at it again! This time he's taking on the Neuse River. A 100 mile rowing adventure aboard his trusty Core Sound 17 Mark 3 Carlita. He'll row his way down the Neuse starting in Goldsboro, NC and he'd love it if you'd consider once again supporting the organization that make this possible for him. More Below.
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Starting his trip in Goldsboro, NC Graham will row his way south down the twisting and winding Neuse River over 100 miles back to his home waters.
He's outfitted his Core Sound 17 mark 3 with an upgraded mast support system so that he has full use of his dodger and additional sun shade while on the river. He's also modified his oars with flat spots which helps him row with reduced grip fatigue. His choice of boat is ideal since it is a floating home offering shelter from any weather.
Once he is clear of the last of the low bridges he can put his masts back up and hopefully do some sailing as the river widens closer to New Bern. A map courtesy of the Mountain to Sea Trail below shows the route through Kinston.
Goldsboro, NC to Minnesott beach is just over 100 statute miles.
The Neuse and Tar-Pamlico are the two largest rivers that feed the Pamlico Sound. Graham will start at the Red Arrow above and finish near New Bern, NC. B&B is located on the Bay River in the Red Circle.
The Neuse River at Goldsboro is well below flood or even action state at only 3.9 feet and only 0.7kcfs. Flood stage is 18 feet. He won't have much current to help him but some. Perhaps half a knot. https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/gldn7
Carlita with Mast riser to allow use of dodger and sun shade.
The dodger can be fully raised with the elevated masts.
Captured oarlocks and a "flat spot" on the oar aids in rowing.
