Current position: 35-04, 153-38 heading 0000 deg mag @ 5.5knts with 13.5knts breeze
Saturday was a very laid back day...flat seas and little wind...no fish. However, we've taken the strategy to sail as much as possible, motor when we have to and follow the wind as it (hopefully) curves our route toward the mainland. Once the wind dies, then it will be easier to motor into the wind to try and catch the shift that is showing on our charts. We follow the grib files as well as the Warlord's experience to know what to do. with the boat sailing flatter, it was much easier to do cleanup chores around the boat.
Our music varies depending on who's iphone we're using. At sunset i tried some of my romantic opera arias I have and it went over better than i thought. Perfect for a sunset! There is always music that is appropriate for a certain time of day and sailing conditions. Maybe if we play heavy metal the winds will pick up?
So, I promised a little bit more about our crew. We're made up of Rockstar Ruben, Do Anything Andy, me (Pat), and of course the Warlord Dennis.
Rockstar Ruben is originally from South Korea. lives in Vallejo with his wonderful wife. Belongs to Vallejo Yacht club and has raced on large hot yachts like "Invisible Hand". How do we know he's a rockstar? By the cool gear he has! He did the Pacific Cup with 4 other guys on "Rufless" a melges 32. never before has a melges or Rufless crossed an ocean and by all accounts, given the conditions of this year's race, happy with their accomplishment! They own a Brewer 46 that they hope to move aboard and eventually go cruising. he previously owned a health benefits insurance agency, but sold it about the time Obama Care came in. Now he's really available to crew!!
Do anything Andy is true to his name. He will gladly do just about anything the Warlord throws at him. we're testing out his fishing expertise...he caught the first 15 lbs mahi and of course are asking for more! He and his wife live in Benecia. He started out in the navy, then fireman. now they own a construction company...however he says he now only takes the jobs he wants! He races beer can races with Jack Vetter out of Vallejo YC where he's a member and has done this return trip with Dennis before. Awesome guy to have around with his great sense of humor...did i mention he can cook?
What can be said about the Warlord? If you know him, then you know the name fits...if you don't it would take up too much space on this blog to explain! Best left to telling the tale at the bar. Just know that the Warlord is now on the warpath for getting us home. We've decided to limit him to 1 cup of coffee a day.
Since I'm writing this blog, i can say almost anything about myself...moved from Texas 1992 and did my first paccup 1994. member of Berkeley Yacht Club, on the board of the Pacific Cup from 1994 - 2014. Happily a Paccup Staff Commodore organizing our Safety at Sea Seminars every year. Have done this race 3 times and now I can say 1 delivery. i remember meeting Jack and Dennis at kaneohe the year they double-handed. Jack still remembers meeting me as they landed, walking up the rise at KYC and seeing me with a smiling face. As i recall, they needed it! Its spectacular being out on the open ocean with a great bunch of guys!
Tiki Blue is noe ka oe!
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