The team includes Nathan, Brian, Jason, Roger, Serge, David, Captain Rick, Gordie - for continuous help and so many others. I feel so indebted to all of them.
Without these people, the dream would not be possible - an ocean race, regardless of the number of crew, is usually a team getting a boat and a skipper ready.
Some will be on the start line for a passage to Hawaii. Elise is signing up to race hard. I mean...she is a race boat, so racing is what she does best.
I talked to George from Taz! at 'The Tree' gathering in Alameda last week and we agree on one thing - for us to leave we have to trust our boats. Ultimately, the boat is our protection from the elements, and our tool to travel through the water. The ocean is not kind but a well maintained well equipped seaworthy boat and a well prepared sailor can still achieve a lot in that environment. It still a very special place to be.
A simple philosophy for any sailor, and in particular for the offshore sailor is the old saying: 'if you take care of your boat, she will take care of you'.
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