Kinetic Sculpture Race and SCAMP Burgee

Yesterday Jean took me to the first day of 2012 Kinetic Sculpture Race.  The philosophy of the event is described at http://www.ptkineticrace.org/   From what I can make out the requirements of the craft entered in this ferocious competition are that they be safe, will float, are human powered, and as ridiculous as possible.

Yesterday were the sea trials and there was surprise that none of the contraptions sank as they have in previous years.  Today will be the races, first at sea, then over sand and mud.  

Here are some videos that I took, and photos and videos of last year's event can be found at http://www.ptkineticrace.org/id15.html.  Viewing this material will guarantee insight into the essence of Port Townsend.

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After the event I walked into the Maritime Center work shop and found Simeon working on his SCAMP.  He was as patient and informative as ever, explaining what he was doing and describing some minor modifications that had been approved by John Welsford, the designer.  Jean then joined us and I handed to Simeon the autographed (by J.W.) SCAMP burgee that had been around the Horn.  Simeon outlined his plans to include it in a permanent and living exhibition of SCAMP history.  I also passed to him a copy of my "Cape Horn" DVD.