Ian Ferguson looking for funding to bail out his boat in Hawaii
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Originally Posted by
sleddog
NADELOS, Norwegian for "reckless" or "no mercy," is skippered by Ian Ferguson, at 29 years, youngest owner/skipper in the 2019 Transpac. Ian is on his first ocean passage and first time skippering any ocean race boat. 5 crew total.
NADELOS is an interesting design: narrow, light (12,500 lb.) smallish frac rig. Aft cabin, partial skeg hung rudder, tiller steered. Extreme (45 degree) sweep to leading edge of keel, NADELOS will be unlikely to snag stuff in the Transpac that vexes other more modern designs with more vertical keels.
Though an older design (1976) and cruiser/racer, the boat is obviously fast and currently leads all the Cal-40s boat for boat.
Phipott asks "who is Ian Ferguson?" Here's his story:
I am 29 years old and grew up in Orinda, CA. Social status: figuring it out haha. I currently work for Elvstrøm sails as the Bay area sailpoint/ West Coast Rep and Hansen’s Rigging. I enjoy both of them greatly and couldn’t be happier with this decision to working in the boating community.
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8. A bit over 1/3 of the race is done. Has it been as expected so far and where will it end?
I honestly didn’t fully know what to expect, I entered into one of the most prestigious offshore races in the world without ever completing an ocean passage, only coastal races on others boats. I was extremely nervous in the moments leading up to leaving the dock. So far, the boat and crew is performing beautifully and I couldn’t be happier. The chart plotter says we are 1445nm from Hawaii and I am optimistic with the outcome!
A post on the Cal Sailing Club email list alerted me to a Go-Fund Me page for Ian Ferguson. He came in first in his division in the 2019 transpac, but was unable to get his boat home that summer. The boat is his home.
I don't know him, but thought some of you might be willing to pitch in.
There is more to his story, but his bottom line now is this:
"I am asking for at least $15,000, which would allow me to pay off the slip fees and also sail her back home - finally ending this cycle. This would cover food and gas for the trip back, and also the very necessary addition of a life raft for the voyage.
The deadline I am facing is the 25th of May. Thank you for your time, for sharing my story, or for helping fund my reunion with Nådeløs - any help you are able to extend. I hope you all are staying well and connected with those you love during this difficult time.?
This is the link to his page:
https://tinyurl.com/yb74z48c
- Sue Estey