Farallon Islands Race 2012

A race that will not be forgotten. The mist and spray of Pacific swell is sweet but powerful, never to be underestimated. Prayers to those who lost their lives and the family and friends that remain ever present with heavy hearts. We completed the race and returned to RYC, somber, tired but hopeful that survivors would be found. As the tragedy unfolded 5 of the 8 crew on Low Speed Chase lost their lives.

I still love sailing and being out on the ocean but realize its natural state, while beautiful and seductive, can turn to hell and fury unexpectedly with horrible consequences.

RIP- Low Speed Chase



Tiki Blue New Speed Record

15.4 knots a nice record for the Tiki cruiser and 4th in Lightship race 2012. Team Tiki included Dr Rune, Mark the master blaster down wind, Alex the spin master, Chris the coffee grinder, Ed the line controller, and Capt'n G the F&B provider...Next race April 14th around the Farallones Islands.

Life Raft Test

Life raft test went as planned. Now need to get it repacked.



Tiki gods will help with navigation for Pac Cup race 2012.

Great ground support is an important part of Team Tiki

Ground support is imperative and I'm lucky to have a wife that preps the food and makes all the travel arrangements. We already have our place to stay when we arrive thanks to Kelly!

Tiki Blue on the hard. Bottom, topsides, folding prop all being prepped for summar racing which will prep captain and crew for Pac Cup 2012.

New battary control system for charging completed to avoid problems we had in 2010. Now time to race, sail and prep.