Earth Ball Man At Ocean Isle
December 6, 2009 by garypope · Leave a Comment
Roger Drowne (that’s really his last name!) has been turning heads on the intracoastal waterway in his Earth Ball, a combination of pentagons and octagons.
In this video he waves at us as he travels past Ocean Isle Beach NC on December 6, 2009.
Mr. Drowne left Wilimington NC on November 9th – he doesn’t seem to be in any hurry as he makes his way to Key West!
He used treated lumber to create the nearly self-contained habitat.
Drowne said “It’s very simple, this went together in about 5 months”
Drowne made his 11-foot tall Earth Ball for less than $600. It is a place that where he will have a lot of time to spend. He is traveling in his Earth Ball to Key West, FL and hopes to complete the trip in 45 days.
Drowne hopes to spread the message of ecology and economy during his month and a half long voyage. He believes that with his craft he can cut his impact on the environment by 90%.
“The wind generator up top gives me my 12 volt batteries – I have 2 batteries, and that’s enough for refrigeration and lights, it powers my computers, my inverter, so I have 110 power on board. It’s all here.” said Drowne.
He has all the amenities that one might find necessary for a voyage of this long distance including primitive necessities, modern conveniences and of what all homemade hexagonal wooden boat captains need on board – life jackets.
The military veteran plans to travel around the world in his Earth Ball after his trip to Key West,.
Click here to watch a video of an interview with Mr. Drowne on Wilmington’s WECT News
Jake – First Pet At The Winds!
December 2, 2009 by garypope · Leave a Comment
This is Jake the first pet to visit The Winds under our new Pet Policy. This picture of Jake was taken as he sat in the lobby patiently waiting to check in.
After many years with a no pet policy The Winds has designated several units as pet-friendly (please call for pet friendly accommodations options). We now welcome one pet to stay with you in your “pet friendly” unit.
Acceptable pets include cats (declawed only) and dogs weighting 30 pounds or less. Animals of other species are not permitted on property.
The Winds has always welcomed Service Animals at any time and the weight limit does not apply to them.
You can learn all about the new Pet Policy at The Winds by clicking here!
