Hi everyone - a quick update on John and Music. Music's repairs have been completed and she is in a slip at the Waikiki Yacht Club. Nothing serious was found which is good news. We've been working to get a new delivery crew together. The original crew had to head back to their respective homes and jobs. We have a few leads on crew so hopefully John will be able to start the trip back by the end of the week (Aug. 22/23). He'll turn the transponder back on when he starts out again so we can track Music's progress home.

A few folks have asked how John is doing. He is doing well and is in good spirits. There is some disappointment in the delay and he was hoping to be almost home by now. But these things happen and he's making the best of it. Waikiki Yacht Club is very nice so he has a good place to spend a few days. There are a few small projects he wants to do before starting the return trip, like re-bedding a hatch so it won't leak. I've passed on all your best wishes to him and he appreciates your thoughts. We'll let you know when he starts the trip home.