We are currently ripping along at 15 knots. People are eating, the boss is smoking a cigar and people are happy. We have our A2 up after going through a couple of changes. We sailed all night with our r2 and were moving along nicely. We had several peak speeds of 25 knots as the breeze built but mostly under control.
On other subjects, most people ate lunch today, freeze dried chicken teriyaki. And peoples first bowel movements started happening also. So all in all, a pretty exciting day!
The water is warming up and the thermals are coming off. Mickey is already walking around downstairs in his speedos.
We are keeping a close eye on Magnitude. They are definitely keeping us on our toes.
The talk on the boat is to juggle how high to go but stay away from the high. So right now we are having a pretty normal transpac.
JV driving, pirate on the main, Thomas trimming the kite, and last but not least, Blue and reaper on the handles. Oh and mickey in the back taking care of business.
Karl Wilber says
Thanks for keeping us informed in your “spare time”. IF Hap is smoking a cigar….that is good.
I am tracking you all on YellowBrick….but appreciate the on-board dialogue and perspectives.
Go get the line honors (hang on to the new rig!) – AND hope you beat Magnitude 80 by a day!
Karl
PATTY says
PAPA’ SEI IL MIO SOLE!
A BIG KISS TO MICKEY!
Deborah Fell says
Just like the days in the great south bay only bigger still number 1 continued good luck …….your sister Deb
Karen Moore says
Aloha Bella Mente
We have been following you on yellow brick and you guys rock! We know you will win and we will be waiting for you at Aloha Tower with some refreshing beverages for all your hard work! Then a big party at Waikiki Yacht Club! 🙂
Keep up the great work and wint his thing! Put Mag 80 to bed!!!!!
Aloha:
Karen Moore and the Hawaii Sail & Power Squadron
Ann Marenakos says
Woo Hoo! So exciting to see you blasting through the big blue in first place! 🙂