As you all know, our trip is almost here and the prepping has been CRAZY. As Dad, Matthew and I (Little Kelly) have been working like mad men to get this trip up and running, Dad has to get most of the Spotlight.
Where will this adventure take us?? Well, the ultimate destination is Nassau in the Bahamas to stay for a few nights in Atlantis, but we will be making tons of little stops all the way down the eastern coast to Florida.
Now, to talk about how we have prepared for the trip. . . We purchased a rescue sled that surfers use to rescue other surfers from getting crushed by big waves out in California.
They attach it to a jet ski (like we will be doing to ours, obviously =P), and fly out to surfers in distress and pick them up. The one that we acquired was also designed for carrying scuba gear, spearfishing gear, or just general equipment for different things. But my dad, being the somewhat mad scientist he is, came up with a design that would hold our surfboards, dive gear, and camping equipment.
Now if that didn’t sound crazy enough, he converted a pelican box (impervious to water and the elements) to house all of our electronics and use a SOLAR PANEL hooked up to a wheelchair battery to charge up all of our electronics when we stop at night. Yes, it seems crazy, but on a trip like this where we may not be able to get to a hotel with outlets, its going to save our butts if we need our cellphones or something of that nature.
Now having read all of the things we have done, I think you deserve some pictures. . . Here they are:
Thank you for being so interested in our trip. It makes happy to know that we have somewhat of a fan base you could say, that will be following us on our trip to the Bahamas. Many more posts to come. . .
Over and out.
Little Kelly
How many miles is it to Nassua from Atlantic city?
Hey Mr. D… Nassua is 189 miles from Miami, however we would need to stop at least once to refuel and do customs.
189 Sir… however we will have to stop for fuel at least one time… most likely when we are clearing customs.
Safety is First, Have a wonderful Trip
Hi Matt and Kelly, just wanted you guys to know how proud we are of you. Just getting this trip together the equipment (impressive) etc… shows your determination in getting something you want. watch over yourselves and your friend Qwin . You guys have awesome parents!!! Have fun and try to keep your dad from hurting himself. LOL. Keep snapping the pictures. Watch the weather.
Thanks Guys…hope you see you when we get to Florida, need to have a couple / ten cocktails when I arrive. :-) Thanks for your support! LOL
kelly dag and I were in there in about 1984 with monterey have got a picture to show you bob
Neat… look forward to seeing the pic. Please give Dag my best and really looking forward seeing her as well. :-)
when on a jetski far from shore — where east is youre not sure–steam in circles scream and shout—–or—- point your right arm to the rising sun and you can be sure your left arm points to the american shore good luck bob
You sure Captain Bob… I like the the Circle method! You should see Matt, he excels at it! Sun at your back it is! Thank you Sir and hopefully see you in a few days.
Looks like it’s been revised a bit. Can’t wait to see the trip documented.
Cool, it works!!!!!!!
Just checking it out. Wish I were going with you guys! Safe trip Brother Kelly, Brother Dave will be with you in spirit
Thanks Rich… he was with us for sure on the Chesapeake crossing! It was like our December stripper fishing action! LOL
Just checking it out. Can’t wait for the daily posts about the trip. Good luck guys.
Rich
Bon voyage