They said they would, and they did! On Friday evening, May
17, 2013, the Gordon Family, Marcus, Katya, Cedar, and Lamar, aboard Amicus II,
docked overnight in Lyons on the Erie Canal. This is the second trip on the
Erie Canal for the Gordon family. They
are returning from Bermuda and heading west to their home port of Knife River,
MN.
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| Gordon Family aboard Amicus II |
The Amicus II, a custom built 40’ steel cutter, has been home
to the family for the past 8 months. It has
carried the family thousands of miles. It protected them during Hurricane Sandy. It has
also been a unique experience for the two daughters as they have been
home-schooled on a floating classroom!
When asked what was special about going to school on the
water, Cedar replied, “I have lots of time to read about boats and learn about
them and study history”. Lamar also has a special interest in the nautical way
of life and is an avid artist. Both girls expressed an interest and enjoyment
in reading “about the world” with their parents!
Mark and Katya are owners and operators of Amicus Adventure
Sailing. They provide sailing adventures on the waters of Lake Superior and
elsewhere. On land, both Mark and Katya are veteran and very experienced
wilderness survival leaders!
On October 4, 2012, during a pouring rainstorm, the Gordons,
aboard Amicus II, waved “Hello” as
they exited Lock E 27 and headed east on
their way to Bermuda. Mark yelled, “See you next May when we will stay longer!” It is May, and true to their word, they have returned,
stopped, and visited! And they promised to return in several years!
For more information about the life and adventures
of the Gordon family, visit http://www.amicusadventuresailing.com/
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