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Working for more than 14 years, from a 2-foot model to the 48-foot catamaran, Russ’ dream came true when The Rhumbline navigated the Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio Rivers and the Canal to the Gulf of Mexico in September 2010. While ‘Noah’ wasn’t there to see her launched, friends and family carried out his wish with fond memories.

Sailing: Christopher Cross

This website hosts the Guestbook for people who receive a medallion of ‘Rhumbline Around The World’, and tells the story of Russ’ journey from Dreams to Destinations, plus about him growing up in Iowa, his interests and his family.

Russ wasn’t able to sail The Rhumbline on the rivers, lakes, inlets, seas, and oceans of the world. So we created a way that Noah can continue his journey. If you received or found the medallion, please sign in below with the number of your medallion. Then Pass It On!!!

We’ve heard that many of you would like to track your medallion, so we set up a simple tracking system which will allow you to watch the progress of your coin!
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Mike Lynch wrote on July 10, 2021 at 5:43 pm

> February 12th, 2016 10:23 am So excited to get my coin after watching this fun project unfold. It will definitely get some horse time in before I find the perfect way to pass it on.

Carolyn Campion wrote on July 10, 2021 at 5:43 pm

> January 26th, 2016 1:41 pm It has been such a joy to see Russ' Dream traveling the world - if not in Rhumbline, through the help & interest of all of you around-the-world. As the first 1,000 of the Rhumbline medallions have been distributed, we are now issuing another 1,000. Maybe you'll be lucky to receive one of these! Please add the number of your medallion in the Guestbook, then PASS IT ON!

Nicole wrote on July 10, 2021 at 5:42 pm

> January 26th, 2016 8:24 am #27. Such a sweet family! I'm excited to see where this one ends up 🙂

unknown wrote on July 10, 2021 at 5:42 pm

> January 24th, 2016 9:04 pm Received my coin #169 from Caroline and gifted it to my son Andrew who took it aboard the Sea based X-Band Radar Vessel SBX-1 to the Pacific....a joy to be a part of Russell's dream....was fun to see it being built in Fort Collins, Colorado.

DAVID HARRELL (aka DEDICATEDVOLFAN) wrote on July 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

>> October 19th, 2015 4:51 pm I AQUIRED THIS MEDALLION #707/1000 AT AN GEOCACHING EVENT IN NORTHERN GA..I PLAN ON MOVING AND SHOWING IT AROUND FOR A SPELL AND THEN SEND IT ON IT'S WAY IF THAT'S OK WITH YOU.

Judy Hubbard wrote on July 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

>> September 16th, 2015 9:22 pm I found #44 on a bench at Pittock Mansion in Portland, OR. This mansion is at the top of a very steep mountain and the walk up was quite arduous. The view, however, was its own reward. Overlooking the Willemette and Columbia Rivers, the view would have been one that Russ would have enjoyed.

Christa Stephens wrote on July 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

>> September 16th, 2015 1:11 pm I grabbed this coin out of my Geocache-TB Lodge at the Georgia Welcome center. Just outside of Chattanooga Tn. I just read about what this coin stands for and I LOVE the story! I SO GLAD I found it and was able to log it and move it on! I Hope it travels far and wide!!!! Russell seemed like a really nice man. May God Be with him! Much love from Ft.Oglethorpe Ga- Christa

Lenny Damaso wrote on July 10, 2021 at 5:38 pm

>> September 11th, 2015 4:05 pm I was presented with Medallion #50 by the current owner of Rhumbline for the customization that I've performed. Rhumbline is an amazing vessel and I can appreciate the special commitment that Russ put into building it. The monumental task of building the hull, with the fabrication, welding of aluminum, running of wires and plumbing, and ordering the mechanical components to make it a boat was nothing short of a major project. I have seen Russ's spirit alive in Rhumbline. As a sailor, it has been my pleasure to be a part of her existence and can't wait to see her complete as sailing vessel.

Erin Talbott wrote on July 10, 2021 at 5:37 pm

>> September 8th, 2015 4:37 pm Found #44 at the base of a lamp post in Palmer, Alaska, near the corner of S Alaska St and E Cedar Ave.

June 17th, 2015 5:45 am
>> Concerning what Leslie said on May 29th we did not find medaillon #992 (as I read the handwriting) but #942. 'Cos we found it exactly at the place Leslie described.