Update - July 10

Hello again,

We just finished a very fun night of sailing-- we had warmer weather, plenty of breeze and a sky full of stars to steer by. Although we're all still in full foul weather gear and long underwear it won't be long before it starts coming off. Last night also marks the first night in several that either the boat or a crew member hasn't gotten smacked by a bird.

We've compiled a collection of quotes over the last day or two to give you some insight into our little world:

Andy: Bob. Are you ready for some high intensity, high performance sailing? (Trying to rouse a sleeping crew member at 3AM to drive the boat in 0 knots of wind and wet, 50C conditions)

Bob: Wow. That handy billy has gone from most-mocked piece of equipment to MVP in only 3 days!

Jim: Remember, people, it's the fun race to Hawaii!

Jim: Head up, mumble mumble.... (spoken in direction of Hawaii)

Tim: There's a lot of stinking water out here!

Andrew: The visibility has gotten better, but not the view.

All crew: Yum, lasagna! Yum, cheesecake!

Tim: I've never sailed this long without trimming my main...

Andrew: Can we switch drivers? I'm hallucinating again.

Bob: Andy, can you show me again how to display the max speed?

Panda (guest quote): Jim, starting this engine is like starting the space shuttle!

Bob: Does the anchor chain go above or below the spinnaker pole?

Ah, at least we're amusing ourselves...

'Til next time,
Bob