"A terrific amount of work and sacrifice goes into putting a boat from Nanaimo on the
. . . measuring the experience and estimating the value of fulfilling a lifelong dream.
So I am not surprised to hear the race crew express how they have quenched their ocean racing thirst.
After all that work and time there is a bit of PRS that sets in and that is natural.
But about a month after completing the race - back home - the momentum started to grow. . .
As time goes the power of the experience and the wonder of the ocean grows in our memories. . . I will be surprised if we don't find each of our race crew back out there on that ocean seeking victory on the course and harmony in their world.
Since I wrote those words Doug and his family have sailed back from Hawaii to Vancouver (the hard way) on Kinetic a Beneteau 47 and Chuggy and Evil and Roscoe and Doug have raced Narrow Escape from Newport to Cabo in 2010. I'm keeping that story a secret for publication in my forthcoming book!
The crew has been shortened up this year with Roscoe and Evil relegated to the healthy reserve list. If the crew (and associated weight) reduction works out this time I'll suggest for 2013 they just push the boat away from the dock, in the direction of Hawaii with no one on it, and see how that goes!
I've already told them to expect Fireworks, Bunting and Fan Fare for their send off celebration. Chuggy and Dougie's excellent adventure begins on July 4th.
Check back here often for all the skinny!
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