Garry the Coffee Boat Man
Take a long hard look. This is he, captain of the boat of legendary Harbour chases, the unwavering saviour of caffeine-seeky paddlers the world over, Mr Coffee Boat himself.
After countless coffees on the Harbour I finally got up the courage to ask him if he was aware that he’d become an internet sensation. He did not apparently, but was most intrigued when I explained the site and his growing international fan base. And like the true genius that he is, he immediately sniffed an opportunity for the taking and forcefully asked that I include his phone number on the site too!
Now such a brazen attempt at self-promotion may put some people off, but not I, for I am a Marketer by Day and, like the Coffee Boat Man, love to sniff out opportunities myself. In fact I was so impressed that I agreed I would indeed if he supplied it to me.
Now what does an enterprising salt-dog do when presented with an opportunity at sea but is without the right materials? He makes do with what he has. And this my friends, became his business card.
The Coffee Boat Business Card
Yes fellow paddlers, he wrote his name and number on the very coffee he’d just made me. Brilliant!
So, on the record, and by request from Garry the Coffee Boat Man: if you are on the Harbour and want a coffee, or have an event with a group of people happening on the Harbour somewhere, give Garry a call on 0412 409 927. He may not come to you, but he will tell you where he is. And for a kayak-bourne coffee what more can you ask for?
Thanks Garry, you’re a dead-set legend! 🙂
A paddler's computer desk.... 😉
Sean
Well done. I have forwarded to Vittoria Coffee.
Best Regards
Garry
And please pass on my thanks for their fine product which enhances so many of my paddles! 🙂
I’ll have to travel across the world, but if I get to Sydney and can still kayak, you can bet I’ll be looking for the coffee boat man!
Wish there was one here!
Where are you Kellie? If you DO get here, let me know and I’ll tell you where and what time so you can stalk him on the water! 😉
This is the stuff legends are made of. Garry, you’re my hero! Do you have any job openings? (I’ll bring my own felt-tip pen…)
It is so cool with your floating barista. Please ask them to start a subsidiary in Sweden!
Garry (at top) – is that THE Garry of the Coffee Boat??
Garry, please pass onto Vittoria that Sweden wants their own coffee boat!
Not just Sweden … Gary can moor up next to an iceberg here in Uummannaq and chip off ice chunks for a frappuccino!
Only half joking here!
There you go Garry, there is now demand for your services in both Sweden and Greenland. How do you feel about cold climates???
Wow, today was my first day paddling around Middle Harbor. My first paddle in Sydney too… While cruising, enjoying the sights, I saw him. The coffee boat. My first thought was, “WTF?”. He looked at me and smiled. I thought it was strange – But I wish I had known then what I know now!
Nice one DT! Well first of all, welcome to paddling Sydney. Hope you had a great day, there’s such beautiful water out there! Secondly, I also had a rendezvous with Garry the Coffee Boat man today. He left me with a steaming latté in hand whilst floating on the mysty waters on Bantry Bay! Now you know that next time you paddle Middle Harbour, always carry a few dollars for a coffee. Thanks for sharing mate! 🙂