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I am going to go around the world in a Pedal Powered Boat!

My legs pump- checking the set up inside the cockpit.. I’m seated in a recumbent position on a super cool (donated) carbon fiber seat and I’m pedalling a *scavenged* URT (unified rear triangle) from a Gary Fisher Joshua X-1. The URT hosts a 9spd rear hub w/ it’s disc rotor having been replaced by a 16 tooth cog that will connect via chain to the pedal drive to be mounted further to the bow. She’s coming together.

My name is M. Scott Ault.. Calgary (alberta) based artist, author, photographer, and soundscape composer/ engineer. I’m doing this to promote Sustainability.. of which, a core component is adoption of cycling for Day to Day and LifeLong mobility!   I am going to use nothing but pedal power and go entirely around the world.. pedal power for nautical propulsion.. pedal power for all boat electronics and power.. solar would be a cool backup but I’ve invested a lifetime in cycle technologies so.. I’m sticking with what I know. I am doing this because I have always been a cyclist. Not so much a sailer but I can learn that. Being a cyclist I see things differently and I move through spaces differently. Why rush? Why not go around the world by Pedal Power.. and show people how to slow down and live a bit more sustainably?!? My plan is to leave in the spring of either 2027 or 2028 from Vancouver, BC. As I have a fair amount of time ahead of me, I’m not too concerned with the exact time and date at this point. I will be looking in to weather patterns and trends before finalizing the departure time table.