Thursday July 24, 2008

Daily Check-In Position Reports

AM
Time: 0900
Lat/Long: 29 37 N 141 81 W
Distance to finish: 1046!!!
Speed: 5.5 knots

PM
Time: 2100
Lat/Long: 29 03 N 142 83 W
Distance to finish: 990
Speed: 5.0 knots

This just in…Ruben is halfway to Hanalei!!!
The Home Crew was surprised with a phone call from Ruben this morning announcing that he had reached the halfway point!!! (Can you hear us cheering? We are...very loud!!!)

Ruben's Report:
Ruben said that he woke up this morning to find a few (really tiny) flying fish on Sparky’s deck. He snapped a few pictures before he flicked them back into the water. He said he is surprised that he has not seen more sea life, but there is still plenty of ocean left to cross so he will be keeping his eyes open. He said that just for fun he is getting creative with his food, then mentioned something about a mixture of chili beans and Vienna sausages? (Whatever floats his boat, right? – definite pun intended!) He assured us again that he still has plenty of food. He said he has been eating and enjoying the jerky everyday! (Thanks Mom & Dad!)

The weather and water are getting warmer, he's starting to hit that "pineapple express", and still sailing the boat "like it was stolen" (as one of his fellow competitors have commented).

Your thoughts, support, energy and love are very much felt by the skipper, in that little boat, in middle of the ocean! So, please keep those comments coming! (Click here to add a comment now.)


Fleet Report:
Dogbark finished at 9:04 this morning.

(Ankle Biter) Every day, Hanalei is a little bit closer!

-hc