Thanks ''Ola Loa" and "Clif Bar" and MORE

Thanks Greg from "Ola Loa" who has provided his Energy Orange packets for the entire crew so we can keep our robust energy levels to the max. Also a big thanks to Randy at Clif Bar who has provided a variety of health bars, chews and double espresso shots for those late 12 to 4am shifts.

Its 10:45 pm and one more night on solid ground before we head out. We've got everything loaded except for some frozen food that will go on the boat first thing in the morning. Kelly and Judy have done a terrific job on the provisions and I think we have enough food for a circumnavigation. Torben gave me the high five at 9pm telling me that all software systems are a go.... yeah Torbie.... I mean Commodore Bentsen. We have a small contingent of friends and family coming to the dock to see us off tomorrow. Mark and Sue are bringing our crew lunch.. thanks so much! Rosemary/Mike thanks for the gift which will keep the young minds active. Dave/Betty thanks for the red vines, Karen/Tim/Del/Gail thanks for the halfway gift bag, Bruce/Lina thanks for the exotic dried fruits especially the spicy mango, Gary S. thanks for the Champagne for the finish line. Thanks Bob, Kurs for the BBQ dinner tonight... it hit the spot after a long day. Jim thanks for getting the flag to me and Team Blue support. Dave/Jackie thanks for the tow out of the club tomorrow. Rune/Anne thanks for computer support and pictures tomorrow. As Lyle said their is so much activity and energy with the prep work that he is getting a contact high by just being at RYC seeing 13 boats in full preparation mode. Yes, RYC has the largest group of boats participating in this race but more impressive is the support from so many. Its a really fantastic club!

Tomorrow its all about sailing and the wind..... yeah!! Capt'n G

4 divisions will have started and then C class is 5th division at 1:45 pm/start- Tuesday