John's Home!!! He was about an hour ahead of schedule for his arrival and almost caught his greeting committee unprepared. But we rallied and had boats out on the water and around 30 people at the dock to welcome our wayward sailors home. I was able to climb aboard Music a short way before she arrived at the dock and it was marvelous to be able to sail into the slip with John and crew. GailJohn here; While we pulled into our slip at Marina Village on Alameda Island, at about 2:45 PM, we passed under the Golden Gate Bridge at 13:33 PDT on Saturday, 09/20, officially ending our return delivery from Kaneohe Bay, Oahu. Why the Golden Gate bridge? - Because our "delivery route" started upon exiting the Sampan Channel, leaving Kaneohe Bay and ended at the Golden Gate Bridge. Here are some statistics:
Length of delivery: 16 days, 19 hours, 13 minutes. Length of route: 2354 nautical miles; Crew: Scott Saulovich - outstanding helmsman, sea \chef; Steve Jacobsen - outstanding helmsman / fish filleter/ dorado grill meister; myself, John McCartney - skipper/navigator.
Thanks to all of you for your support during the race, throughout my extended stay on Oahu, and over the course of all three delivery attempts coming home!! The total distance I personally sailed trying to bring Music home was about 3800 - 3900 miles, including the returns to Oahu. Special thanks to my lovely wife and personal support - Gail Lapetina!!
6 comments:
Yee-ha! Congratulations to John and crew - dry land at last! Happy reunions to all.
Lesley
DEAR JOHN & GAIL,GLAD YOU GOT A HUGE WELCOME,EVERY THING BUT A MARCHING BAND. I HAD HOPED GAIL COULD GET ON BOARD EN-ROUTE TO THE SLIP~~and SHE DID~WHAT A TRIP~WHAT AN ADVENTURE~~WHAT A STORY!
NOW JOHN, STAY HOME FOR AWHILE,
MY NERVES ARE SHOT!and THANKS FOR
THE GREAT ADVENTURE,I ENJOYED IT!ert
LOVE, aj
Hi John and Crew WELCOME HOME! Now how long will it take to get your land legs? Thanks Gail for all the up dates I will miss the communication. Now what to do. I lived at the computer when john was gone.
Many thanks to the Crew for helping get John and Music home. Sounds like you had a great time.
Keep in touch John Can't wait to hear all about your journey. Sorry I couldn't have been their.
Love,
Karen
WELCOME HOME JOHN!
From the EYC Cruise Fleet,
Welcome home Uncle John and crew. Thanks to Gail for all the postings, so we could all know where you all were. Glad you are all home.
Love to all
Tina
John, so glad you're home safely. We're looking for pictures, now. Will you be posting them here? - Sandi
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