I am still not quite back to having both feet on the ground following what was indeed one of the most satisfying twenty-four hours in recent memory. Lots of firsts. My first overnight race (although not completed). My first time in winds that strong. Our first time working together as the Hawaii crew and the first time Turicum exceeded 20Kts. Like Tim, I felt that the leadership on the boat was superb and I took immense comfort in knowing that each of us is willing to work hard to keep the boat safe and moving. There was a wonderful sense of comraderie among all aboard and I think that we have moved much closer to our common goal. I am largely self taught as a sailor which has its pitfalls. To borrow a phrase from my wife's work...practice makes perfect..so be careful what you practice. Hale and Gunnar display this amazing ability to communicate, coach, correct, cajole and encourage. In the result I feel inspired to be a better technical sailor and to contribute the most I am able to as a crew member. Turicum is an awesome vessel - a stable working platform and very comfortable. It was great to meet Christof and Carl and to be reacquainted with Mark forty years after we last met.
I am looking forward to Halibut Bank.
Best regards,
Les
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