memory lane, repairs to genny off Uraguay...that's alot of stitchin...
and the Storm she blows....coolest clouds!!!
JUNE 19th, 2009 Congratulations to my daughter Kristy...officially graduated from Medical School Dr. Kristy Bowen. PHD,DO, Doctor of Osteopathy!!!! It was an exciting day to say the least. II and I are cozy tucked into Allen Harbor on the west side of Narragansett Bay.. Seatow is awesome...I am making headway gaining the skills needed to go 40kts to your rescue...tight maneuvering... Luckily the owner of the franchise is patient and a great teacher. All going well. Check out FACEBOOK to keep in touch daily. It is just so much easier to update...Most of my daily stories and lots of new photos are ending up there... like the 'grounding' and Seatow Rescue to II and I upon our arrival to Allen Harbor... Life never gets boring... Remember when I took that engine out of the boat and I was commenting on how I would have to get some real 'sailing skills' to manage without the inboard...well. truth is truth. I haven't got them all mastered yet...that is for darn sure. another learning curve...but II is pretty tough. She is surviving.. So catch me on Facebook for daily stories and to keep up with my 'friends'.. Going to jam in at Stellas tomorrow night with Derek and Roy...conditional to work...no late tows. Stop by Bonnie Blues new shop in Bristol.. Out of the Blue. All dolphins and healing... the sweetest lady in the world. My family are the sweetest as well...I have had a great few days in reunions..fun days with Ptarmi and the grandkids,,Cooper and it was amazing doing the delivery with Keel...A special month of catching uup with my kids... Bob is recovering from knee 'surgery'...ouch... but doing well. He will be in RI a week monday!!!! I have missed him terrible... When you read facebook, you will note how desperately I have missed real dinners and a dinner companion. Can't wait for roast turkey!!! but now to work!!! I need to work. big hugs to all. "Keepin On Keepin On Keepin On Caring...for all of you as you care for me, making this world a positive place to be in..." Let's keep in touch.
The Haiti/DR full length story has its own page... Check out OceansWatch NorthAmerica!!!! JOIN TODAY...all the reports, new projects... EXCITING days and great OceansWatch experiences to be had by all who will give of their time to CARE.....!!!
The Students of Ecole Good Samaritan in La Hatte, Ile la Vache, Haiti
Donna with key leaders, the Committee for Development in Ile La Vache, Haiti
A solar oven to reduce the use of charcoal for cookiing.. the deforestation of the island has had devastating effects on erosion of the precious soil.
This trip to Haiti and the Dominican Republic has become one of the most life changing experiences of my life. It is as if life has taken me up on my offer to 'care' and exposed me to so much I had never had a capacity to see or know. But now is the time to open my eyes. see the Present Update for full story
A Must Read "ONE....A face behind the number" written by 33 yr old Vaden Earle...a photo journal of his trip of the world...If there was a time in history when OceansWatch is needed, it is now in the Caribbean. see present update for OceansWatch team letter. www.absolute.org
Jean Phelix and I on Ile La Vache...
Summer Schedule Coming September 12th. Warren, RI. Coffeehouse Sunday eve Irish sessions at Aidans Coffee Depot Open Mics... TBA STella Blues Nights... and more......
Exciting Days...Check out the Present update page!!! Check your February Cruising World magazine (hard copy!!!) The first article that I have written since returning is in print!! Thanks to CW and Billy Black for, yet another cool pict... WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CAPTAIN DONNA LANGE? The Musician, the Sailor and her 28-foot sailboat INSPIRED INSANITY Fastest American Woman to Solo Sail the World via Cape Hope and Cape Horn First leg was Non-Stop from Rhode Island to New Zealand in 168 days.
By Neil Vangundy after 4 years of dedication to my Journey... :
Donna joins the ranks of a very few elite sailors of the world as the fastest American woman to single handedly circumnavigate the globe and in a 28-foot sailboat named after her state of mind, Inspired Insanity.With
only
2 stops in the southern hemisphere, Opua, New Zealand and Puerto
Williams, Chile (around the corner from Cape Horn), and a total of 290
days
at sea, she completed her circumnavigation on May 16th 2007.
Donna’s story started with a tragic life-changing event in 1998.It so dismembered her existence that she left behind all that she knew.The sea was to be her mentor for a new life.A place where she could search for answers.Repeatedly
being tested against extreme odds, her inner strength and physical
stamina has overcome countless ocean battles in horrific conditions.Donna
was tested by weather once again in April of 2007 in an epic Nor'Easter
that pummeled the east coast requiring every ounce of her mental and
physical endurance.She says her mind became clear and free after her boat nearly rolled over in the sea.It marked a new beginning.With that turning point, we have a new Donna Lange.With her comes a huge purpose and a huge responsibility.
Thank you Donna Lange for letting us watch you grow and sharing your inspiration and your music.You’ve seen things out there that we can barely imagine or comprehend.It’s your time to share what you’ve learned about life and death and the world we live in.
SAILIING THE WORLD: Join Donna on this fabulous journey to
love and peace sailing the worlds most challenging oceans solo. Revisit Donna's solo sail around the world, her actual logs, day by day, are in the archives, RI -NZ, NZ- RI. Read Donna's story,
the preparation of her boat and meet
her amazing dedicated team, music jams, an incredible world of
incredible people along the way. View her photo galleries.
This epic experience was life changing for Donna and her hope is that
it will be an encouragement to you in your life's journey.
Click on one of the songs below and enjoy Donna's music while you browse her site.
"Inspired Insanity and I 6 days and nights from Norfolk VA to Palm Beach Fl A long coastal sail, cold, a gale, 20-30min watches, decidedly not a fun sail solo but breathtaking none the less. Recovering...sleep? Log and updates...page for the 'whole story' ...biggest hugs...
Donna Lange and Inspired Insanity were a feature Float in the 2007, 4th of July Parade in Bristol, RI. This parade is noted as being the very first Parade ever in the USA. Over 250,000 people lined the streets as they are trailered down the street by Brownell System's sponsored tractor and trailer.
CONGRATULATIONS DONNA FOR PRESENTATIONS MADE IN BRISTOL, RHODE ISLAND APRIL 28, 2007
House Resolution: proclaming April 28, 2007, "Donna Lange Day in the State of Rhode Island" by Representative Douglas Gabinske
Special commendation, Town of Bristol - artwork for a plaque commemorating Captain Donna Lange's courageous sail, Presented by Diane Mederos, Town Administrator
Golden Circle Award presented by Commodore Ted Jones of the Joshua Slocum Society Southern Cross Owners Association Honorary Life Membership presented by Vice Commodore Jack Walsh
National Women's Sailing Association Special Certificate from the by Susan Daly
International Association of Cape Horners Five year membership in the by Jane Pares
