Through constant phone calls Clinton has managed to secure at price something which could very well be the most important piece of equipment for the trip; FLS – Forward Looking Sonar. With this mounted under the waterline we’ll be able to look ahead out to 200’ and down to 100. Radar doesn’t always pick up icebergs and this should help for not only seeing them but uncharted shoals as well.

Posted on Friday, February 20th, 2009
Filed under: Preparing for the Northwest Passage by Sprague
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Once again the bone in my toe became infected. Going in for the third surgery on the same useless toe. Bagan’s bills and my toe’s bills are running a tight horse race.

Posted on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
Filed under: Preparing for the Northwest Passage by Sprague
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