50 Miles to Go!

As I write this, we are 50 miles from the Diamond Head Finish. We're heading towards just west of Kalaopapa on Molokai and than the blast across the channel to Diamond Head. By the time you read this, we will have already finished - estimated ETA 23:15 H.S.T. Chances are, we will already be rocking and rolling on land in Waikiki and a great party thanks to Creekside!)

We are currently monitoring the radio for information on other finishers, and do not want to use battery unless absolutely necessary.

It's been a great - and largely uneventful - race. Great group of guys on a great boat in mostly great conditions. First place in our division - baring a strange turn - is locked up by Reinrag^2. We congratulate them on a great race. As I write, we're hoping to secure second in division and hopefully second overall. The latter will largely be determined by conditions - which presently are favorable for us. Kokopelli 2 sailed a great race. Congratulations to them on their first in division and - hopefully - their THIRD place overall.

We'll try to post some photos in the coming days and more upon our return to the mainland.

Thanks to all those who followed along with the blog and for all your good wishes.

And, on behalf of the Cipango Transpac 2007 crew, many thanks to Bob and Rob Barton who generously enabled us to share this wonderful experience with them.

Aloha,

Bob and Rob
Jon
Kevin
Jay
Joe
Matt
J.B.

and me, Barry

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