He is such an amazing person, with the one of a kind spirit that keeps him going and living life to the fullest, even with what would be restrictions that others would have given up at his age. Kudos Graham to continuing to live out new dreams. I bet some of your group in New Bern looks up to you and quite possibly your adventures gives them incentive to look on the bright side of life when they awake in the morning.
Yesterday Graham anchored out in the Neuse River at Goldsboro and this morning he set off down the river headed to New Bern. If you didn't get the newsletter about it be sure to subscribe on the B&B website (scroll all the way to the bottom). But you can read it here.
https://bandbyachtdesigns.substack.com/p/he-said-hes-always-wanted-to-float
Here is a link to his adventure website. https://www.sailingforparkinsons.org/
and a link to his Parkinson's Fundraiser for this adventure that directly benefits the Rock Steady Boxing Parkinsons Program.
Go Fund Me Link.
Below is a shot of Carlita setup for river rowing with sun awning installed above the masts which are raised up for easier access to the cabin and to provide use of the dodger.
I spoke to Graham earlier today and he was just passing Seymour Johnson AFB and had multiple jets overhead as he passed the end of the runway. He noted that he was getting about a knot of current and rowing to keep centered in the river. He was also hitting bottom with the centerboard every now and then and dodging shallow spots here and there. He took along with him his micro folding dinghy which he is towing behind him so that he can scope out any difficult spots or row ashore to explore. He's got great weather.
Here is a screenshot of his track from his spot tracker. https://maps.findmespot.com/s/MB2J#history/assets
zoomed out