We have heard about stories of rich and famous and how their initial journey into this professional world started in garages, tin-sheds, outhouses. The Business magazine is full of such stories and these entrepreneurs have won themselves not only plaudits but also won them a lot of recognition. Here we talk of a common person like you and me who made sailing his life - Barnes Ken. So much so that Barnes Ken Sailing has become a synonymous word in the world of sailing.
A clear story of passion to the goal, Barnes ken sailing story started at the tender age of 10. The age when we believed munching to our corns or burgers. This is the time when Ken started building his dream. And 20 + years later, when we ask him about his adventure which could have so easily landed him in trouble lot of times, he remains as passionate as ever to the cause. And the commitment does not flag either.
Barnes Ken sailing is all about two things.
The boat and the waters on which he could set sail. A prized possession to him that date, he still holds on to his boat as if it was his dream. Named "Privateer", this beauty of a creation would have put any architectural masterpiece to shame. Building this boat meant he had to look at a lot of carbon fiber, strong steel and a system which could allow him to sail in spite of all the adverse weather conditions which he possibly could have gone on and encountered. Built through the "Terry Eskine" yachts in '93, she had a round chine and 6' bow-spirit.
With Barnes Ken Sailing firmly having plans afoot, there could be little room for technical malfunctions. And then , it was decided that plates on either side of the keel will be amputated as it just did not fit in Ken Barnes design plans. With the latest Electronics Gadgetry to boast about, the Privateer is indeed a masterpiece. The Electronics list includes "Autopilots", "Speed Depths", "GPS Instruments", "Laptops", "Radar Monitoring" and all other basic amenities which could have put a cruise liner to test.
Barnes ken sailing took an episode when it decided to put sail on a round trip from Long Beach - Long Beach in California. Charting the route were some troubled waters and choppy weather. Even long hours of preparation could not help the Barnes ken Sailing through some of its initial difficulties during the course. With the worst weather expected around Cape Horn, Ken Barnes had to do well to ensure that he had his own time as he did not want this to be a race of sailboats. Typically being a racer at heart, Ken Barnes did some mathematics and found out that he would be anywhere between 6-8 months on water. That's right, 608 months away from the pleasures of being at home, meeting your girlfriend. In spite of all the cautions given to him, the Barnes Ken Sailing took off on 28th October, 2006 and went on with his journey, when in Jan 3, 2007 he ran into sever troubles and eventually was rescued by the Chilean Navy.
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