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This project successfully raised its funding goal on May 12, 2011.
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Thanks for being a part of this project! Now you'll be in the movies. Look for your name in the film credits.
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Sponsor one frame of the film and you'll receive "one frame" in a limited-edition picture postcard with a special thanks from the crew. (+ film credits)
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Just a few bucks and you're a part of the crew! Join us on-set virtually for a sneak peak of the film. We'll take you behind-the-scenes! We'll send you exclusive updates from sea, footage, news, and photos delivered to your in-box during the summer of 2011 production. We will need your email address for this one. (+ photo postcard + film credits)
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We would like to send you an authentic hand made turks head bracelet, knotted by us at sea and stiffened by salt water. A turks head is a traditional decorative knot most often used to mark the "king spoke" of a ships wheel. But you can wear yours like a bracelet. You'll love it. From our hands to yours. (+ photo postcard + an exclusive glimpse behind-the-scenes + film credits)
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Thank you! We are going to send you a beautiful matted photograph from this incredible journey. The scenery is magnificent while at sea, so you can be sure the photos will be too! (+ photo postcard + an exclusive glimpse behind-the-scenes + film credits)
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Then we’ll send you an extra special gift. Please be patient. We are going to send you a matted and signed, print of an original Adam D Smith nautical oil painting. You can preview some of is beautiful art by visiting www.adamdsmith.com. You can also have all your questions personally answered about livingaboard, solo sailing, buying a boat, working as a sailor, getting a US Coast Guard license, how to do a handstand in bucking seas, or even Teresa’s secret cure for seasickness. Ben and Teresa look forward to a consultation with you via phone or video chat. (+ photo postcard + an exclusive glimpse behind-the-scenes + film credits)
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Merci beacoup! When it’s a wrap, we’ll send you an exclusive hardcover, beautifully bound production book complete with film stills, navigation charts, storyboards, log entries, etc. We send it to you, from us, with a personalized inscription. And you’ll see your name in the acknowledgments!
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Wow! A four digit donation deserves four times the thanks! Consider yourself an Associate Producer! Your name will get extra special recognition in the on-screen credits, as well as the official production book. We’ll display your name (or brand/logo) on our boat, and stand back… because we’ll shout your name into the wind with thanksgiving! Then we will send you all the rewards listed above.
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Thank you! Thank you! For even just reading this far. We’re excited that you are considering such a generous donation. For a contribution at this level you’ll enjoy all the above rewards, plus we will honor you with a single page recognition in the film’s credits as Executive Producer. Then we’ll also send you all the rewards listed above.
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In 2008 Teresa met Ben. Both being solo sailors and liveaboards, they traveled thousands of miles together, each in their own boat. This project will be the first that unites them in one boat. Teresa has a BS in Environmental Science from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts, Fine Arts. Currently Teresa is an Oceanography educator and dance team coach. She writes regularly for her blog sailingsimplicity.com. Ben pursued a degree in Human Ecology with a focus in marine biology. Ben is also a talented drummer a successful independent web designer. He works and lives on his boat Elizabeth, which can often be found sailing alongside Daphne, Teresa’s boat.
Must admit, as you know, sailing off to find an iceberg, made (makes) me nervous...but admitting that the combination of all this project means is so exciting....the support is inspirational and encouraging for sure.....I am so excited to see how you incorporate the educational aspect and very interested in not just SEEDS but all that you have to offer. Good going on the communications to your backers and their obvious interest. I am sure your presentation for the TED Conference will spark lots of interest in all that you have to offer. Love you.
Thanks everyone for the encouraging words! Still workin' on it. We have a lot more to do! Keep spreading the word. We hope to really exceed our minimum fundraising goal!
Congratulations on reaching your goal !! May it be your best journey yet!
Looks like a really cool adventure. Have a great time!
Your project is very inspiring! I wish you all the success such a noble endeavor deserves!
Bon vent!
HOOORRRAAYYYY! So happy you met your goal!
Congratulations on making your goal! Happy journeys!
Thanks Ryan. We are very excited about this. But we still have 8 more days to raise as much as we can in order to be ready for this summer! Thanks for your support!
woohoo! congratulations you two! :)
I know that is a difficult choice...two fine boats. So...just take the NorSea on the next project (West Coast..haha). Actually, the comparison of the two on serious voyages would make a very good comparison article for one of the sailing magazines...Cruising World would love it!
JB,
We plan to take Benji's BCC. Although sometimes I still think the Nor'Sea would be a better choice. There are pros and cons to each boat. I'm not sure how we made that choice. It just sort of evolved over the last few months. But I like to say that I lost the coin toss!
Teresa
Thanks so much JimmyG & Polo!... glad you're still with us after all these years :-) Looking forward to sharing more of the vibe and the kite with you real soon!
B & T:
Many out here remain connected to your wonderful vibe-
Onward
...oh and definitely diggin the kite
Jimmyg & Polo
Teresa...
Congrats...almost there and so exciting! I am confident you will not only make but exceed your goal. As I commented below...I love the choice in vessels that you and Benji have chosen and as I understand you will be sailing together during the project, I am very curious which of the two you will choose, and how are you making that choice? Or are you going bigger, haha?
Blessings...
JB
woot woot! The last couple days have been good...I have no doubt you'll meet the goal. We'll keep posting.
Daphne is smiling at you Betty.....you have blessed us all in many ways....thank you for being so supportive of this project and Teresa.
JB,
Thanks for the support! We would love to sail the west coast! Benji has never sailed there, but I have and I think its great. Hmmm...thoughts already for a second project? Well, we need to finish this one first!
No, the boat I sailed was not Ben's old boat. I did meet Ben, however, when he was selling his Nor'Sea and I inquired about it, but I ended up buying one from Lake Erie.
Sincerely,
Teresa
Teresa...
Thank you for answering my questions/concerns. I have the utmost confidence in you +
Ben and support Mary's attitude...use the money for whatever is needed! Your judgement is enough for us!
Ok....so enough of that. Now I want to look forward to the Macro plan and make a suggestion that you and Ben begining the planning strategy for a Left Coast project! Perhaps something off the coast of California ....or how about the Sea of Cortez?
I know your goal will be reached and I look forward to being involved as a bystander supporter. I would to be involved on a different level for that Left Coast project! Haha.
Lastly....I am curious. Is the Norsea 27 that Ben delivers in one of his previous youtube videos the same as the one you now sail?? I am simply wondering because Ben formerly had the NorSea 27 before the acquisition of the Bristol Channel Cutter. I must say...you two have magnificent taste in your vessels of choice!
Highest Blessings to you both!
Best,
JB
JBsails,
Thank you for your thoughts. I’ve had similar comments from a few other people and I usually respond by telling them about an extremely generous donation I received for our film from a woman named Mary. In a message with the donation she wrote, “While, I have never believed in Global Warming, I do believed in you! Please use wherever needed ” I was so inspired by her words that I needed to speak with her. She and I discussed climate change and found that we agreed on a lot of things. I suspect that you and I might as well. In fact, Ben and I both agree with what you are saying about how it is important to provide information from all sides of the story. I am an educator, not a politician. So I will strive for an informative film, not a persuasive one. Primarily, we are hoping to show that the environment impacts us in profound and positive ways. Then we will use our personal story to share how we experience more freedom by engaging in the simple living movement and making an emotional connection to the natural world. That may be the biggest persuasive aspect of the film.
Please stay in touch. I appreciate your thoughtful comment.
Sincerely,
Teresa
P.S. JB, have you seen the other videos posted on my blog? You can check them out at http://www.sailingsimplicity.com and just click the "video" tab.
Hi Teresa...
I am very pleased to support your upcoming film project. I am a sailor here in Southern California and am very familiar with your NorSea 27! What a fine boat Daphne appears to be.
I am new to your endeavor and am familiar only with the short film describing your project on the Kickstarter website. I would only request that you and Ben keep an open mind as you conduct your research. I am a lover of the ocean, an environmentalist, a wilderness fly-fisherman, and outdoorsman....however, I am not yet convinced that there is satisfactory science to support the claim that there is global warming, or that this is the begining of the end of the planet. I am 57 years old and remember in the seventies when in my early 20's. The fear at that time was that the ice age was returning to the planet and the continents were soon to be overcome with icebergs! Please review the science that is available on both sides of the argument and attempt to incorporate an objective observation into your final product. That is what good science is about, and I trust you will arrive at a more balanced final product if you do so.
Sail on, young lady! You are truly inspiring and I celebrate you and Ben in this adventure. Godspeed and highest blessings to you both. You are fantastic!
Best,
JB
Thanks Chad!
It is my personal opinion that you are heading in the wrong direction. I would be going SOUTH! Good luck, Stay warm!
Chad
Thanks Dan. We are looking forward to it too. I'm glad you found our project. Stay in touch!
Sincerely,
Teresa
What a great project! Have a great trip. I look forward to the finished work. Ryan and Mandy turned me onto your journey, and I've passed the word as well.
CONGRATS ON MAKING YOUR HALFWAY POINT! Keep spreading the word!
Thanks Khrystyne!! We'll be careful!
T
P.S. I love how everyone gets an initial in your comment, but the dog gets his full name! He is the king of the household.
We are soooooo excited for you guys and this endeavor. Please be careful and come home to us safely! Can't wait to hear all about it when you return!
- K, A, D, M, & Brodie :)
Chris! Thank you for your support and your thoughtful comment.
From one adventurer about to embark to another, we are wishing you the best of luch and the fairest winds.
Incendiary project. We can't wait to see how it turns out.
-Captain and Clark
Teresa: yes we do!
Thanks Jenny! And thank you to everyone else. I'm enjoying this Kickstarter process and really learning that people can be very very generous. Thank you all for your contributions. I'm amazed we are over $2,000 in pledges already. Please continue to spread the word for us.
Sincerely,
Teresa
P.S. Do you all get a message when I post a comment here? Hmmm....
Congratulations on your newest project Teresa!!!
Also Susan, of course we will be keeping track of all donations, and expenses to try and keep within our budget. If any donor wants to see those figures I dont see why they couldnt see them as it is just as much our film as it is theirs.
Thank you for asking, Susan. We are doing our best to make the film on a very low budget. Every person involved is volunteering. Our goal is to educate and inspire. However, if we come out ahead financially in the end, then I would be very excited to take that extra money and invest it in furthering the message and goal of the film. That would be an excellent outcome of this project!
SO do the proceeds of the film go to the environment??
i am so excited to follow your journey and to see the film! let us know if there's anything we can do to help! :)
Best of luck! Can't wait to see the finished product... will be almost as good as sailing along with you guys :)
Happy First Kickstarter Day to us! I'm so excited to see our launch day, and already some backers have hopped onboard! Thanks guys!