Good morning. We are so proud and excited for Ruben. His coordinates this morning are:
Sparky @10:35am 7/29/08
Longitude: 26.42 minutes (26.7)
Latitude: -150.01 minutes (-150.01667)
SOG: 2.9 knots
Course: 238
DTF: 582
In a 24 hour period Sparky has gone 59 miles!! Yesterday at 8:00am his DTF was 641. Last night he didn't get much rest. The boat is rocking more than before and there are still pieces of his rigging on the deck making noise. Today he plans to clean that up, and work on a new solution using the larger piece of his mast - which may reduce some of the rocking.
He was excited to see what he can accomplish with more sail area today. At his current rate he could make it there by August 6th or 7th! Wow - he never ceases to amaze us!
Time on the SAT phone is now being rationed because the generator fuel is almost gone. We won't hear from him again until tonight's check-in.
Many of you have asked how to help, please keep the emails and encouragement coming! It's giving him strength! We shared a couple more emails this morning with him from Mike Munn and his brother - thank you! It means so much to him to hear who's following and cheering for him. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers...
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