Help save a PhD?
Hey Beach Combers, I had a somewhat odd request. I'm doing my PhD on coastal erosion at UW Madison and was collecting some data at Lions Den
Shared from Chelsea Volpano, FB 10/30/23
Hey Beach Combers, I had a somewhat odd request. I'm doing my PhD on coastal erosion at UW Madison and was collecting some data at Lions Den in Grafton with an RC Boat (pic). Unfortunately my controller stopped working when the boat was quite a ways offshore. Although the lake was flat, the offshore winds were pretty strong. Long story short, my little boat is now adrift. I'm hoping it comes ashore, but not sure where that would be. If you see a little orange catamaran PLEASE let me know! It would save my PhD if I got boat back!
Update 10/31/2023: You all are amazing for sharing my post. It made its way to someone at CBS 58 in Milwaukee and I did an interview today. They said it would air on the 4pm news cast and be available online.
Update 11/01/2023: You're still amazing. The boat is unfortunately still missing, but is most likely headed south (towards Milwaukee or Racine) based on currents and winds.
Update 11/02/2023: STILL amazing. The coast guard did some drift simulations, suggesting it may be south of Lions Den Gorge / Port Washington 5-10 miles.
