Tag Archives: north manitou

Near miss with the Manitowoc

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Dan from ondesire.movie

Big boats traverse the Big Lake, and Hello World and I had a close encounter. What are the chances of getting squished by an ore carrier? Only our 5th day out already we’re having near death experiences. Fun! Lazily crossing … Continue reading →

Posted in 09-09-10, Around Lake Michigan, disasters and catastrophes, health / survival, Hello World, video chapters, wilderness | Tagged big boat, big lake, close call, collision, manitowoc, near death, north manitou, ore carrier, squish | Leave a comment

North Manitou odyssey

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Dan from ondesire.movie

Two – count ’em – two new chapters are available for your viewing pleasure, both documenting my two night sojourn on North Manitou Island. Disasters and blessings interpenetrate. 09-09-09 Crescent City under Hello World (newer OS) 09-09-09 Crescent City under … Continue reading →

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The Wind Blew Me Home – Chapter 2

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Dan from ondesire.movie

It’s best to start the morning slowly after a 9 hour enchanted sail, to take a languid inventory of all of your parts, cozy warm in the sleeping bag. A trip down to the boat for toothbrush and iPhone charging … Continue reading →

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The Wind Blew Me Home – Chapter 1

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Dan from ondesire.movie

There I was in Wisconsin waters, having just passed between Washington Island and the Door Peninsula. Twenty eight miles in 3 hours, a decent trek for one day. I’d left Ritch and Hello World’s caretakers, Bunny and Ed at noon … Continue reading →

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Digital zoom saved my life

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Dan from ondesire.movie

After all of Kai’s stories about crossing the Pacific in Desire and almost being run over by robot controlled cruise ships, I finally got a taste. Having caught a lovely wind after leaving North Manitou Island, I was making deligtful … Continue reading →

Posted in 09-09-10, Around Lake Michigan, disasters and catastrophes, Hello World, kai, sea monsters | Tagged crescent city, desire, digital zoom, freighter, kai schwarz, north, north manitou, northport, Vixia, wake | Leave a comment

Party then Launch

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Dan from ondesire.movie

Launch on Saturday 8:00 am AFTER launch party Friday at 6:00 pm. The checklists are evaporating, I went to bed early-ish last night – should be a productive couple of days. RSVP if you’re coming. I’ll be press releasing from … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Lake Michigan, collaborators, Hello World | Tagged launch, launch party, north manitou, party | Leave a comment

Travel

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Dan from ondesire.movie

• Sublet the Brooklyn crib for the summer • Travel to Michigan for pre-production, perhaps shakedown cruise on North Manitou with the new production kit • Train ticket from Michigan to Cali • Find a boat (or balloon) from Cali … Continue reading →

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