The Nomad, The Broken Boat
Contributed by Alexis Howlett
We all know about “Father of the Iditarod” Joe Redington’s Boat sitting in the inlet at Mile 13.5 of KGB.
It never gets old to stop and see it, and even snap a picture even though we have a million of them. Residents Mike Mahoney, Lisa Redington and many other residents have been working to restore the boat. To keep it around for years to come.
There’s just something about the boat that is so breathtaking every time you drive by you glance over and it puts a smile on your face. Putting a smile on your face is exactly what Mike Mahoney wanted to do when he strung Christmas lights on the boat to light it up. It is not only beautiful but breathtaking and if you have the opportunity drive out to mile 13.5 of KGB, see for yourself, I know it will put a smile on your face.
Check out the Facebook page that Lisa has set up, The Nomad Restoration. If you’re interested in donating to preserve history, you can stop by the Broken Boat Knik Bar and Grill and leave your donation with the bartender. Have an amazing burger while you are there, then walk over and enjoy the breathtaking views and the nomad that sits by itself.
