Latitude: 22.51min (22.85)
Longitude: -157.53min (-157.8833)
Course 240
SOG: 5.2
DTF: 95.2
95.2 miles left as of 9:10am this morning!
We've estimated arrival in Hanalei Bay very early tomorrow morning. After hanging up the SAT phone, he was going to dig into the last packet of oatmeal he's saved for this day!
This is my last log report that I'll write on his behalf. He asked me to share his excitement! He feels great and is truly enlightened by this experience.
On the home front, we're anticipating his arrival. His parents flew in yesterday and his brother will be here tomorrow. This is a surprise for him, he has no idea that they are here to greet him!
Today we're shopping for fresh juices, fruit, vegetables, pepperoni pizza and of course spiced rum. I plan to also bake chocolate chip cookies since I didn't get them in his halfway gift and have regretted it every day.
Thank you so much to the race committee and fleet for helping to arrange all the details of his homecoming! It means the world to him.
Yesterday I received a very touching description of Ruben from his dear friend DG, who was the skipper of the first boat he crewed on.
"From the first time that I met Ruben, when he presented himself as crew to work and learn, I felt his desire. This greatness in Ruben can be sensed upon the first meeting. His forthright demeanor and candid response is a sign of internal strength. He just needed to prove it to himself. He has now come through the dark tunnel of despair and dismal sights. The air of the many best wishes has reached its goal. New life has been breathed into the soul of our hero. With spirits exalted by a daily drink from the cup of his love he flies back to greetings well earned."
Thank you for all the support and encouragement for Ruben, he's almost here!
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