Let's carve a large outrigger canoe and sail it (Kon-tiki like) to an island - Other Events

J JohnnyP Tiki Socialite Attica, MI Joined: Nov 23, 2005 Posts: 1695	J JohnnyP Posted posted on Wed, Feb 21, 2007 4:58 PM I was looking for islands in Saginaw Bay, Mi that would be both close the carving location of the canoe and also fairly close to shore for the maiden voyage of the outrigger and I found this on Google Earth. An island in Michigan actually called Defoe Island, who'd a thunk. Daniel Defoe was the author of Robinson Crusoe. I can't tell you how many times I read that book as a kid (and dreamed about it at work). This island is about 2 miles from shore. I am going to do some research to find out how accessible it is and if it is private or not. It would be a nice test paddle before a longer voyage. JP

I was looking for islands in Saginaw Bay, Mi that would be both close the carving location of the canoe and also fairly close to shore for the maiden voyage of the outrigger and I found this on Google Earth. An island in Michigan actually called Defoe Island, who'd a thunk. Daniel Defoe was the author of Robinson Crusoe. I can't tell you how many times I read that book as a kid (and dreamed about it at work).

This island is about 2 miles from shore. I am going to do some research to find out how accessible it is and if it is private or not. It would be a nice test paddle before a longer voyage.

Post #287244 by JohnnyP on Wed, Feb 21, 2007 4:58 PM