We passed the finish line at Diamond Head at 2:41 am Hawaii time. The
escort boat welcomed us and guided us to our peer where friends and
family were waiting.
Rossi monopolizing the navigation station the last 12 hours of the race,
I have not had a chance to write a message.
We sailed on port tack toward Maui. Gary was the first to see land and
was jumping like a kid on the boat. Then about 20 miles out of Maui we
jibed.
The Transpac brochure advertises strong wind and big swell in the
Molokai Channel. I am afraid this was a lie this year. The most wind we
have seen has been 30 knots in a short squall. We jibed couple of times
before crossing the finish line. Jibing at night with accumulated
fatigue becomes another exercise than during the day. Some were
successful ... other, let say, a little less. In the jibe battle our
"AP" spinnaker, the R2 one, blew up. We quickly replaced it with the R4
and were able to finish with it.
Our host, Creekside bar located in Kailua, welcomed us with an awesome
party. There was plenty of Mai Tai, fresh fruit and other food that we
were all graving to eat! A big Thank You to Shawn and her team!
At the end we finished the 2nd in our class.
I would like to thank the Barton's, Bob and Rob, for having me on the
boat. And extend my thanks to the rest of crew with who I have had a
really good time.
Finally thanks to all of you who followed us and encouraged us!
JB
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