400 miles, alone

[Thebes]

...
I was in my boat, the Santa Cruz 27 "Ankle Biter", solo. This solo sail was intended to fulfil one of the major requirements for doing the 2008 Singlehanded TransPacific Race...San Francisco to Kauai, Hawaii.
...
However, it's done....DONE. I covered about 406 miles, total and gotten more than 100 miles offshore. I've qualified for the Singlehanded TransPac. Hanalei, here I come!

Well, congradulations. I did some sailing on MORC and PHRF boats as a kid, never single handed though.

Are you doing the Trans Pac in the Santa Cruz 27?! That would seem like quite an adventure! I imagine her small size would make her easy to single hand though...

[Randy]

Congrats!
I only get to visit the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis. My wife puts up with alot but not quite on board with a boat.

[McMurdo]

Congratulations on your successful qualifying sail Alan, looking forward to news of your sail to Hanalei.

[Alan H]

Well, congradulations. I did some sailing on MORC and PHRF boats as a kid, never single handed though.

Are you doing the Trans Pac in the Santa Cruz 27?! That would seem like quite an adventure! I imagine her small size would make her easy to single hand though...

Yes, and it's not just me... Piper George is planning on doing it, too, also in a Santa Cruz 27. But for George it's a big step UP in size....see, he did the 2004 race in a Moore 24!


Yup, gang....that's Piper George in the sunflower yellow boat!

[demobud]

My hats off to you! I grew up sailing Thistles (#1778- Independance +2 was the last one) but I haven't gotten to sail mauch in the last 15 years or so. I am truly envious of your endeavors. Good Luck on your upcoming voyage!