Music finally got the transponder activated so we can now track the return voyage. There is a new link for the return on the right side of this blog. They are in the Return 1 group. Please continue to send your comments to them - I know they really appreciated hearing from you during the race and this is an even longer trip.
They are making progress, but it is still windy and uncomfortable. Their plan was to head north to about 39/40 degrees (about even with the Calif/Oregon border) and then motor a few days through the high pressure zone and then hopefully start sailing east. For those of you unfamiliar with weather systems- there is a large area of high pressure, called the Pacific High, that basically doesn't have much wind. During the race they stayed below the high, now they have to get over the top of the high before they can sail east to San Francisco. So the return trip will be longer in both miles and days.
When conditions settle down I expect to get more updates from Music. Currently it is just position reports. I try to send them a little message every day so feel free to pass on your comments any time. Aloha, Gail
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Hi John, Steve, Simon, and "bad" Hal-
We can see you now! Gotta love that transponder. Hope you are settling in now and the sea state is not too bothersome. Enjoy the passage and even though it seems like a long way, it will soon be a (wonderful) distant memory.
Love, Kim
Hi to Skipper & Crew of "Music"
I hope you have a good supply of food & "Snake Bite Medicine"~Your Uncle D. never traveled anywhere without it! He said it cures all problems~~~He was partial to
Tennessee Sour Mash!
GUARANTEED TO TAKE THE CHILL OFF YOUR BONES!
Keep your feet dry!
BLESS THE LOT OF YOU!
Love,aj
A boat painter was awarded the job of painting a small sail boat and when he was asked by the owner, how long it would take him to finish the job, he replied, "Two weeks". Three weeks went by and the owner, a little concerned of the delay, confronted the painter. "Hey Paul", said the owner, "You told me that it would take you two weeks to paint my boat and it's been three weeks....What's up with that?" The painter put his paintbrush down, looked the owner square in the eye and said, "That was two NAUTICAL weeks, like a nautical mile, they're a little longer".
Hi Skipper and crew
I still wish you could have our wind we get here in Wyoming. It is blowing good today. How's it going so far? Glad I can track you now I can't wait to check often during the day.
Happy sailing.
Wyoming Karen
Aloha everyone,
Great to be able to track you now. One day at a time. Good luck on your fishing! Wish I could be there in San Fran to throw you a dock line when you arrive.
xxoo to Daddio
CapnKathy
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