Thursday, June 29, 2017

The seven seas have nothing on these sailors

"Nothing comes sailing by itself." 6/29/17

Across the Ocean in a Work Week: Shattering the Transatlantic Sailing Record

Even the most daunting world records are meant to be broken… eventually. For elite navigator Stan Honey and a crew of sailing all-stars, beating the prestigious monohull transatlantic sailing record was the ultimate accomplishment. And it was no easy feat. Brave the high seas as we set sail on one of the most amazing and inspiring journeys ever to take place on film.
 
A Great Big Film made in partnership with Land Rover.

On Target: Shooting Arrows Without Arms

Matt Stutzman was born without arms. But that hasn't stopped him from becoming one of the world's best archers. In fact, he competes professionally for the U.S. Paralympic Archery Team and even set the Guinness World Record for longest accurate shot in archery.

This Gardener Regularly Grows 100-Pound Vegetables

Growing up in a family of 13, Phillip Vowles learned to appreciate the effort it took to feed all his brothers and sisters. Today, his giant veggies top-out at over 100 pounds and can feed more than just a few families.

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