Diesel Duck

26 July 2013 | On board Diesel Duck
26 July 2013 | Leamington, Canada
25 April 2013 | Florida
26 March 2013 | Florida
27 February 2013 | Stuart, Florida
10 February 2013 | Beautiful Florida
24 January 2013 | Key West, Florida
26 December 2012 | Miami Beach
07 December 2012 | Miami Beach
27 November 2012 | Stuart, Florida
15 November 2012 | Wrightville Beach, NC
05 November 2012 | Chesapeake City, MD
01 November 2012 | New York, NY
30 October 2012 | Half Moon Bay Marina
29 October 2012 | Croton-on-Hudson, NY
23 October 2012 | The New York State Canal System
14 August 2012 | Leamington, Canada
20 June 2012 | Leamington, Ontario
20 June 2012 | Leamington, Ontario
13 May 2012 | In the Erie Canal System

First Lady comes first

10 August 2008 | Isdla Gorgona, Colombia
Marlene
Once we were back in the Pacific, we plotted a course to Isla Gorgona, Colombia, just SW of the city Buenaventura. This island used to be a PRISON from 1967 to 1984, similar to Alcatraz. The island was established in 1985 as a National Park. Now it is a presidential retreat for the president of Colombia and an eco resort (hey, they still have a latter rooms there). It is heavily guarded by the Armada and a special police troop when the president or family members are visiting.
Our arrival coincided with the visit of the First Lady and daughter at the island. The Armada boys came over to us immediately and tied us up to a buoy as the anchorage was very deep. But we were told that we would not be permitted to go ashore for security reasons. The onshore police detachment requested over VHF all our personal and boat particulars and again we were advised to stay away from the island.
No Problem, we were just happy to watch the action and enjoying the scenery.
Comments
Vessel Name: Diesel Duck
Vessel Make/Model: Diesel Duck 41' - Aluminum
Hailing Port: Toronto, Canada
Crew: Marlene and Benno Klopfer (Photo by Marcie Lynn, Puerto Montt, Chile)
About:
The kid, Dominik, is grown, married to Maryann and they have three kids Heidi + Annaliese + Hans, on their own. We are on the loose. Sold the condo and retired. Benno from an engineering profession and Marlene from a business administrator job. [...]
Extra:
SSCA Members Diesel Duck is designed by George Buehler and is a long range, sail assisted Troller Yacht. Main engine: Perkins M80T, 4 cyl. 78 hp Generator: 5 KW - 115/230Volt - 3 cyl. - Northern Lights diesel Fuel: 3000 liter diesel Water: 800 liter Additional equipments: 3 burner gas [...]
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Cruising on a Troller Yacht

Who: Marlene and Benno Klopfer (Photo by Marcie Lynn, Puerto Montt, Chile)
Port: Toronto, Canada