Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Day minus 6

Pacific Puddle Jump
No work on the boat today. The sailing magazine Latitude 38 sponsored a lunch where they presented the Pacific Puddle Jumpers with a flag for their boats. The Tahiti tourist agency was a co-sponsor and gave several talks about French Polynesia. One of the most interesting talks was by an agent who arranges the entry and exit visas along with all of the relevant official permissions and documents. I think he had unanimous acceptance from all of the non-EEC boat owners.
We had a chance to meet many of the other boat crews including Ray and Peggy Wilson from Long Beach, Ca. Their boat is Sol Searcher.
Terry is from Vancouver, BC is currently looking for crew (anyone interested?) for his 50” Southwind III. He is planning to single hand it if he cannot find anyone to help. I get the sense he is a very experienced sailor.
Gar and Nicole Duke are from Sausilito and their boat is Dreamweaver.

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