There is now a Daily Arrivals page where you can post messages to the crew. A page will be set up for each yacht shortly after they finish. You can post messages there where will be posted right away. But you can still send e-mail to the yachts to me but it might take even longer for them to be posted with the yachts finishing. Thank you for taking an interest

Messages are posted at the top of the page as they are received. When the 2001 race begins we will be posting messages from the fleet on this page. Check out the emails received during TransPac '99.

Messages to the boats should now be sent to lisa@gold.chem.hawaii.edu and will be posted on this page. Newest e-mails will be on the top of the page, more or less. They will be posted as time allows. Remember, after the race starts there are many things to do to maintain this site. Messages sent need to be formatted and downloaded. This is not like the normal email systems that run on your computer. We apologize in advance for the delays we know we will experience in getting these messages up in a timely manner.

CONGRATULATIONS--WE'RE THRILLED! Knew you could do it. We're PROUD!!! XX PAM & JIM

Hi Mike and Phil
What an exciting adventure! I am very proud of you guys. What a trip! You had a little of everything it seemed. Wishing you the very best as you near the finish line and toasting to you " a job well done". I wish I was there in Hawaii to give you hugs. Have a nice time relaxing in Hawaii, you deserve some down time now.

Lisa MCghee

Brent,

Congratulations and nice job! Perhaps you should make a career out of sailing. Can I be your first mate?

Hope you had a great time and I can't wait to hear your stories! By the way, how's the boat getting back? I do have a little spare time on my hands after the 26th.

:)Julien

Hi Casey...been watching your progress daily. You guys are doing a great job, very proud of you. I have to go move the rest of my mom's stuff tomorrow, so I will be "without computer" through the weekend. I'm gonna miss your finish so congratulations in advance and have a tropical drink for me. I'll email you when I get back. Hope you had a great time on the water. In endurance riding (on horses) our motto is, "to finish is to win", you are all winners, as this type of sport is surely a test of endurance. Aloha nui loa, Sandy

Well done, Bruce! It is fun following your progress! We're looking forward to seeing you in Vancouver. Best regards. Clancy and Deirdre

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL.........SO PROUD OF YOU GUYS AND LOVED FOLLOWING YOUR PROGRESS ON THE INTERNET..........JAN I THINK EVERYTHING HAS GONE WELL WITH YOUR COOKIES.........NO CALLS FOR HELP AND WHEN I CHECKED WITH NICK HE SAID ALL WAS UNDER CONTROL...SO YOU CAN BE VERY PROUD.......WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR THE WAR STORIES FROM YOU JIMMY AND JAN..........BIG HUGS TO YOU BOBBI AND HAWK

Hey! Just want you to know that the business is doing really well, although we do admit to missing you. If you get reports that we are coming in late, taking long lunches, leaving the phones on voice mail, and drinking wine at the end of the day...well, ummmm, yeah, just ignore them!! Congratulations and Happy 57th Birthday! Call us if you can! The Niche Team

LEE

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND EVERYONE ON "BULL" - ABSOLUTELY SUPERB JOB.

Have a wonderful time celebrating ...

Lots of hugs to Leora, Talia, Joey & Ora - glad they made it ok.

Can't wait to hear all the stories.

We are so proud of you - but what do we expect from someone who can get 5 straight bullets at Cal Race Week!!!!!!

Love & hugs

Karen & Norman

Marge and I and the girls have been tracking your successful trip from the very first day.
Apparently all the things I've taught you about sailing have paid off ! Congratulations.
When you get home, we'd sure love to hear about this voyage over a long lunch or dinner.
I emailed Pete and asked him to watch out for Peter with all those young honeys running all around.
My request to you is to keep both eyes glued on the beautiful Britt and Samantha. Good luck with that Dad !
Hugs, Tom and Marge

Dear Phillip,

We have been watching!!! What a race!

Hope all is well!!

Give hugs to all your girls for us.

Enjoy Hawaii!!

Phyllis and Clark

Jim and Jan
Congratulations, your have tell us about trip. We've been following your progress everyday. See you when you get back.

Rick and Cathy

Congratulations and it's been fun following you from Campbell River, BC, Canada! From Uncle Clyde, Aunt Pat and the neighbours.

Jim

Everyone at Dade Behring in Cupertino is glad you made it to shore. By the way, we had a fire here in the plant, but don't worry, everything was OK except your office; which was burned down. Sorry about that. I tried to tell Bob F. and Rick F. not to play with matches in your office, but they wouldn't listen.

See you soon.

Johnny Bill

Congratulations! Your arrival picture says it all, big smiles all around. Your success is inspirational. I'm proud of the whole crew. I'm ready to go next time, save me a spot!

Jim T's "big brother", John

When you finally get the salt out of your hair and clothes - e-mail me.

john.shea-fesco@fmr.corp

Seth & Crew: Hip, Hip, Hooray!!!!!!! You guys did it!!!! Glad you arrived safe and sound. We are very proud and happy for you and all your efforts. Enjoy the CELEBRATION!!!!! We'll talk to you soon.

Love Mom & Dad

We are cheering you on from the East Coast - congratulations on a great, great sail and accomplishment! You are our hero! Love from Mom, Cay and Brian, Cliff and family, Chuck and family.

We are happy you arrive to Honolulu with so good place, good race. I shall talk with pleasure with Tetsuo about conditions of the race. See you soon.

Jean Marie Finot
jmfinot@finot.com
Congratulations, marie claude.

Hi Bob,

I just saw online that you finished the race this evening! I am so proud of you and your efforts. It was a rough start when you had to turn around in the beginning but you sure made up the difference! What an exciting race and I have to tell you that Ernie and I are now big yacht racing fans.....We kept track of you guys everyday! Have a safe trip home, best to you and the crew! Elaine and Ernie Buckley

HI SETH:
100 TO GO....FANTASTIC....WE'VE BEEN WATCHING ALL NIGHT WAITING TO SEE YOUR POSTING. IT'S GETTING PRETTY LATE NOW, SO WE'LL CATCH YOU IN THE MORNING, EDT.
YOU AND YOUR CREW DID GOOD. WE HOPE THAT BULL IS EVERYTHING THAT YOU WANTED AND MORE. HUGS AND KISSES FOR STACEY & LEAH....LOVE YOU, MOM & DAD

Jim and Jan
Last report, 77 miles to go, almost there. What an accomplishment! Anyone ready for a long hot shower?
Rick and Cathy

Way to go Son. I have been with you all th way. It is past midnight here in Florida. I hope you had the thrill of your life. I know you are exhausted. Congradulations to the crew . Get some rest now and party down . Love

Brent, Paul, Steve, Ian, Simon, Jim, John, Erik,

Congrats on a great race! We all had fun keeping track of you guys. Good thing there were not any upwind legs. :)

Great Job!

Brannan, Laura & Sam

Hello Sensation!

Greetings to Sandy, LT, and the rest of the Sensations crew.
Steven, Lisa, and Lauren are pulling for you in Newport Beach!!!

Aloha from hangfive@bigfoot.com

Watched you all the way - a grand voyage. Enjoy a well deserved party time at Ala Wai, and be proud of yourselves! Looking forward to hearing all about it, son! Congratulations and love. Dad

Hi Jim Wasti and crew of the Mystere,

Been tracking you every day. Keep up the good work. Hope to talk to you Jim when you get home.

Love,
Mom Krepps of
Reno, Nevada

Hey JR,
Hope you are having a great time. Thanks to Lisa for getting the word out. I will continue to follow your progress. Paddle as fast as you can............

Oly

Good luck in finishing today. I'm proud of you! Have a great vacation in Hawaii. School is going well. I'll be holding down the fort here in CA. Love you!
-Nelly

COME ON SETH!!!!!

We're on the site every few minutes watching for you to report in. You are doing fantastic when you realize what you and your crew had to go through to get BULL ready. We're all rooting for you!!!

Love MOM & DAD

Willow Wind:

Congratulations on your outstanding finish. The Cal 40 is still the Honolulu Express.

Skip Felmar
Cal 40 "Flying Cloud"

Go Speed Racer go!...catch those guys! you look so close but i know yet maybe not enough blue water! i hope the ride was smooth sailing and the fun was at a high level. cant wait to see pics and hear stories. Miss ya buddy! Dave aka
Racer X

ALOHA MEDICINE MAN! ALAN B. HAS IMPORTANT PICTURES OF INCIDENT W/ MERLIN AT THE START OF TRANSPAC - BOB LANE PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ALAN ASAP. WOW! YOU POSTED A REALLY BIG DAY! HAPPY SAILING! - THE GANG AT SEA TEK

MIKE MCKEENE I HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING YOU ALONG THE WAY, I WISH I WAS ON THAT BOAT WITH YOU AND BEING PART OF TH E COOLEST CREW THAT YOU ARE SURROUNDED WITH. I NOW THIS IS SOMETHING YOU ENJOY AND ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THAT YOUR BLESSED TO DO WHAT YOU DID. BY THE WAY, YOU ARE PROBABLY WONDERING WHO I AM. I AM L.A.'S HUSBAND "JOSE". HEY! BELIEVE IT OR NOT I WISH I COULD DO WHAT YOU DID I ENJOY THE OCEAN ALSO BEING A BEACH GUARD AND ALL. I LIKE THE ADVENTURE AND THE EXTREME STUFF. BUT, JUST TO KNOW WHAT YOU WENT THROUGH IS SOMETHING THAT I KNOW IS VERY HARD FOR YOU TO EXPLAIN BECAUSE ITS SOMETHING SOMEONE HAS TO EXPERIENCE ON THIER OWN. LOOK ENJOY YOUR TIME ON THE ISLAND AND DRINK ALOT OF PINA COLADAS FOR ME. HAVE A GOOD TIME YOU DESERVE IT SAILOR. BE SAFE MY FRIEND.

Hi Daddy,
Congratulations. I miss you and I love you. See you soon. Love Hayley xxoo

Go Rick! Go Vince!
We are checking the web site daily. You guys are doing fabulous, keep up the great sailing. We are rooting for you to win and look forward to seeing you when you get back. Take care, Geoff & Marge Savage

Congratulations on a great race Kevin. We have been checking the reports from here in Dallas every day. Sailboat racing has never been more riveting from a distance!

Hope you and Jennifer and Elle have a great reunion in Hawaii. We'll try to see ya'll in August. Nice going.

David, Kim & Lindsay

Followed the entire race. Loved the move to the south and your "bullet". Congratulations!!
Good - no great sailing to you mate.

Have a great time in Hawaii and have a Mount Gay Madras for us. Aloha

Dave & Mary

Hi Joe and crew the Metro Club wishes you fair winds and a safe journey. We'll have a toast in your honnor at breakfast in the morning. Warmest regards, Terry and the Metro Boys.

For Todd and Larry on Rocket Science.......

Keep it going guys, pull it off! And get home as we have some bouy racing to do!

Dave L. and the gang from CI.

Well done guys. Great race.

>From Friends at Shelter Island Marina.

Peter and Judy Griffiths
SV Tuugaalik

Bob and Linda Cardinal
SV Cardinal Sin

Ron Larsen

Jim and Jan, looks like the wind is picking up, today is a travel day, 160 miles! Almost there, all the cats say hi!

Rick and Cathy

You are doing great ! Just keep doing whatever you have been doing, its working...We're all pulling for you back here at CYC. May the WIND GODS be with you. I check your progress daily.

Dick "ATTILA"

Glad to see you are back in first place where you belong. Looks like you are sailing towards a stellar finish! We are behind you 100! Wishing you fair winds and a speedy sail towards the finish line.

John and Nora Teipen

The Absolut is chillin' and we're cheering you on!!! Go fast... there's a celebration a-waitin'!

KYC Host-crew

Hey Tommie O'keefe,

We're with ya.....Tricia had a great time in Egypt & must be having a great time in old Paree...

Mom & Jerry

Dear Tricia...NOW I am envious!!! Just watched Pegasus, Pywacket, and Chance finish in increasingly stronger winds. Hopefully you also have them and are flying along. Having fun yet??? I'm sure you are!! GO GIRLFRIEND!!! See you soon....Love...and ALOHA, Linda

Looks like you'll finish soon! Congratulations !!!
I'm in Atlanta -- please call me at hotel
(404) 892-6000. 10pm-7amEDT.
Hope you all had fun.
i luv UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Be home late Tuesday night.
Love,
JoAnne

Hello Tim,

I've been tracking your race daily. Hope you're having a great race and best to you and all of Rocket Science. Give me a call when you get in. Peace and Rastafari,

m@

We got back from Portland and can now get back on line. Had a very difficult time accessing the Transpac site for the past four days but now finally got through. Seemed like it was down or overloaded a lot.

Looks like you are getting near the end. None to soon, I'm sure. Can't wait to hear all the stories.

Doug, Nan, Missy, and Peanut

congratulations to willow wind,captin,crew.on race well run. party big youve earned it .ruith sends her best. she is so stoked she can hardly sit still. duncan dad says well done.see you love to all butch

Dear Roy and crew,

I have been watching your daily positions, and have been praying and hoping you will beat Pegasus and Chance. Good Luck!
-Joel Buffa

Kevin,

Super congrats - you're back in the winners column again. A feeling you know all too well. You guys can put up a real broom not a vacuum cleaner. Congratulations from Jumpin Jack Flash.

Bruce Tabor

Message to Doc on Uproarious:

Hey there Doctor Bob! Good luck to you on your voyage. Glad to see you finally found those elusive trades. Contact me when you make land if you have a chance, amidst all the celebratory activity. . . . .

Patrick

Helori

Hey Doc! Thinking of you and wishing you could splash some of that ocean spray back to our parched foreheads in Santa Fe! Re: books, you picked a winner: your zany comic book creators are featured in the window of Collected Works. We howled with the 'yotes under the full moon for the success and enjoyment of all aboard Uproarious. (Actually I ALWAYS do the hula for Charlie under the full moon, even in the snow, so I added a little flourish just for you...)
Best wishes from the landlocked and vicariously thrill-seeking Saville (and Chas)

We're following your red triangle. Looking good! Keep up the good work and sail FASTER please! Use the sunscreen. Regards to Brian and the crew.
love you and miss you,
Carolyn

Brook Blakeslee - Way to go Bonaire you made it. All the non-nautical Boise group have been watching daily, what a great adventure and website. None thought of fishing until you where ahead in the sushi derby. Can't wait for the stories. Hot here, no wind, no fires yet. Congrats again. Return safe.
Rob Becker

greg sands
congrats and keep the press on
dennis l.

Will arrive Honolulu 7/15/01 at 12:15pm. I have transportation & lodging. Please advise if there is anything I can bring from L.A. or of any other details or instructions.

Dennis Bouch

Way to go Brent and crew!
We missed you at the Vaughan reunion everyone but you and Ross were there. We watched Cantata keep 1st place on Lances Laptop. We were cheering you on. We truly had a great time and plan to get together again at your cabin in 2 years.
When you cross that finish line would you please look up my friend Tricia and Peter Anderson on Stardust,
they already have crossed the line in the Aloha class. Tricia and I use to be trainers together.
Tell her Sharon say's hello and well done. Look forward to hearing first hand about the race.
Good Winds and Luck

Aunt Sharon

Shuchan, TRANSPAC no home page o minagara, minna de oen shite orimasu. Genki de ganbatte kudasai.

Kohachi Oikawa

PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO MEDICINE MAN /)
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Dear skipper and crew of the fastest-best looking yacht !!
From hot and sticky Florida it just hit me ta TRANSPAC had started. How's life onboard ?
The less lucky ones are in the heat working to sell/build/deliver(that's the hard bit) big fast yachts.
Will be in CA in Aug. Meantime will be monitoring TP. Keep her running.
Alberto

Give 'em hell, Bob! Been watching the race postings and blowing like hell but don't seem to be able to help you with a big strong wind. Hope it has been fun and the party at the end makes the trip all worth while.

Jack Ledbetter

Aloha Handsom Father! You guys are doing a great job! We have been tracking your progress and it's been very exciting. Looks like we'll get there just in time to greet you all when you sail in.
Love & Kisses,
Marilyn, Brandee & Jason, Evil Klawey & Little Boris!

Hi Seth:

We're following you. Bull is doing great! Keep up the fast sailing. Hope all is well aboard. Stacey and Leah arrived safely without any problems. They're anxiously waiting to see you so you all can spend some time together.
Talk to you soon...Take care...Love Mom & Dad

Love, Chris

I go to work in the morning. I may have a new schedule with the new principal. All my chores are done here. I had to pick two of your peppers already but no tomatoes. Your Mom is fine I keep her updated everyday. Tell everyone Hi. Hope all is well with you all. Keep on sailing.Have a good time.

Janet

Hey Riz, you guys are kickin some butt..keep it up not too much farther to go. Gloria I have been checking the postions charts every day.

Charge on!

your bro

Hi

Been having fun following your progress. Apppears right now you are in second place. Happy sailing.

Dad

Peter and Trish, congratulations. We've been following your race. What's next?

Rick and Cathy

Dear Jim,
We hope your birthday was the BEST EVER! We are excitedly following your progress. We figure you guys are working hard while the other crews are catching tuna and basking below in air-conditioning, because you always seem to be out front. I hope some of the crew members on the Cantata know how to sing and or bake birthday cake for a crusty , hardened 49 year old like yourself. How is the lifestyle on the boat? We sailed on Lake Carlyle in your honor on your birthday. Keep up the fast sailing, Cantata crew. You have the best name in the fleet!
Love, Nora and John

Hi, Vince and Rick!
Bull is CHARGING!! You guys are doing GREAT! We are having so much fun watching your progress. All is well here. We're sorry that we can't meet you but happy that we can celebrate other things! Love you lots.
xoxo Salty Sal

Hey you guys we found the sight and the tracking!
It's great and we're cheering you all on!!!! We tried spotting you from the bedroom telescope however it was a little foggy here in Santa Monica. Sounds like your conditions are ideal! Wish we could be there! Anyway, have more fun and we'll keeping tracking!

oxox

The Hauck's

Kim, Doug Skyler

--- Kim Hauck

Just figured out that we could do this. We miss you! SD race was SLOW, but at least we were first to finish. Looks like you guys are doing well, just go faster now, OK? We love you and miss you.
xoxox,
c, j, and m

DEAR CHUCK,

WE ARE ALL CHECKING THE WEB SITE DAILY. THE KIDS ARE ENJOYING WATCHING THE PROGRESS BUT, ASK IF THEY COULD PUT IT IN A NINTENDO PLAYSTATION FORMAT? WE ALL WISH YOU THE BEST (AND SPEEDY, SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL END TO YOUR JOURNEY). TORI (CHILDS SMALL) MICHAEL (ADULT LARGE) MICHELE (ADULT LARGE...FOR OBVIOUS REASONS) ARNOLD (ADULT X-L).

LOVE YOU,
MICHELE, MICHAEL, TORI...AND ARNOLD

Dad!! Looks like you guys are holding up well. I've been following your progress. Hang in there. Kick some ass. I'll talk to you when you get to Hawaii. Happy Birthday! Love, A.

Following your progress everyday. Keep up the good work!
Tony you are an Uncle! Nikki had a Girl 7lbs 2ozs, 20 1/4" long named Maddy on 7/3 at 1:24pm

Dad

John Staff & the Rocket Science Campaign,

You are just a few days away from smelling sweet Hawaiian Soil! Keep standing up the chute, pushing hard, and savoring the adventure. Be prepared to recant the experience at CYC...

Fair winds

-TW

Hi Dale Nordin, I am thinking of our passages and hope you are going a bit faster-------Fred

Hey Brent, & Paul, Steve & Ian
YAHOOOOO We loved the four days of Bullets.
SAIL FAST, Don't think, just sail fast.
FAST IS FUN
The Molokai Channel at night, :-) have a blast.
Looking for a great finish. Wishing I was along.

Lance

G'Day Bob, Just do what we did in the '87 Cabo Race! And think of all those petels in Hawaii!! Cheers & Beers, Dick Kennedy

Hi Bob, Hope you're having fun on the high seas. Alex,Karen & kids say hi. Flavs are here for a week, going to lake tommorrow with them. Hopefully we can all hook up and have a drink and you can regale us with tales from your big adventure. Dropped in to DBF today. Keith is doing okay so far. If want to drop him a message his address is kingham@home.com. Take care out there and we'll see you soon,Mark

Have been tracking your progress every day. And every day gets better. Ya!! Keep up the great work. Dad got himself a hot new 3 wood yesterday for his birthday. Maybe, when you get home, we can find time for a round of golf.
Much love,
Mom

Make sure you put on clean underwear and comb your hair. Also Behave
Love MOM.

Chuck and Crew:
We are rivited to the charts everyday. It like being a rat looking for cheese. You quys are doing great and we all are missing you. Stay safe and dry.
Love - John Kristen and Cori. In Hoc Phil.

Hey Mystere,
Hope all is well and you guys hang in there. I hope you make it for the BIG party.
We miss you, Ken....Adam's with RC tonight. Kelly's getting ready for her next competition for Friday. Thank God it's closer to home. I'm getting ready for my first vacation in years! Miss you lots..love gwen, adam, Kelly & axel.

Hi Seth:
Your doing great...looks like you've picked the fastest route. Hope all is well and you're all having a wonderful time. We imagine racing with a full moon is really beautiful...almost wish we could be there.

Keep up the pace...Love Mom & Dad

Per Tom we can smell the end zone in the boatyard!

Paula

Hello to Jim Wasti and the crew of the Mystere,

We're cheering all of you guys on. Keep up the good work. Hope to hear from you when you get home.
Love,
Mom and Jim Krepps

I just spoke to your Bride, she sounds great and is really excited about leaving for Honolulu tomorrow. I could hear Baby Leah in the background. Your a lucky man Seth, and now this great race. Who do you know????

Joanie

Hey Seth, you guys are looking awesome! I check on you guys every day, Keep up the good work, this Bud's for you!!!!!! Can't wait to send the final results web page to you know who.....
We are really proud of you and your team.
Joanie

Hi, Steve and crew! You guys are looking GREAT! Everyone here in the Bay is following your progress with great interest. I wish you the best of luck and a great journey. Uncle Rick in Reno is tracking you and having a great time.

DAD

Go guys go, having great fun watching you kick butt all the way from Turkey, on a cerryllic keyboard to boot. Keep it up, all the best Gynger Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2001 09:08:34 -0700
Subject: Taxi Dancer - Attention: Brian Mock

Brian:

David and myself are watching your progress with great enjoyment. We are pleased to see that you are sailing along so well. Best of luck on your way to Diamond Head!

Jeff Scott

Hi JR...we sure miss you! Been checking the website daily with the boys. They are enjoying swimming lessons this week (no "swim school dropout" this time - yah!) Adam & Andy had a campout on Tuesday night with Rich & Amy. 4th was spent at their house - lots of food and drinks. Jack says "blah, blah, blah" which as you know means, "I love you Poppa". Looking forward to hearing all about the adventure!! Love you, L.

Dear Poppa....We miss you. Hope you guys win. Love, AJ and Andy.

Hi, hows things? Thinking of you. Miss you. ------A

Hi Baby!! good to see you're doing well. we've bbeen following your progress. Hope the conditions are good. Scotty and I aren't having any fun at all here in sweden. we have to put our sunnies on when we leave the bars in the morning!! we went to semis against Dorte and lost, we'll be fighting for 3rd on sat. you have a beautiful neice, healthy and calm. Scott and Chris went 0 fer. Gotta run, can't wait to hear from you. Keep smiling and sailing fast...I love you!!

Molly Sue

Hi - enjoy the daily updates and photographs - looks too comfortable for you. Have some wonderful news re a position on a horse farm in Maryland - flying up 24th for 3 days with the owner of the farm - 280 acres - 100 Polish Arabians - will have to be up there in 6 weeks if this all works out. Excited - just wanted you to share this. Congratulations on the beach home! Will email Dr J when I return from the meeting. Try calling when you reach the Islands.
Love Angela

this is tim in san jose writing on behalf of you sister, nancy dusthimer.
she says
"thanks for the birthday wish" and hopes you have a safe trip.
aloha,
nancy

Seth & Crew: Well, it looks like you had another very good day! Therweather also looks like it's been pretty good for sailing. Hope you're all getting enough sleep and eating well to keep up your energy and spirits for the rest of the race. We are all sending you messages but either you just don't have the time to send a note or there is something wrong with the new computer. Either way, we know that you are OK because we get the updates. The 4th here was great....we could see fireworks from about 15 different locations from our terrace...it was spectacular but still not as much fun as going out on 'Bad Boy' on the Lake. Dad and I really got nostalgic for the first time. Hope all is well...take care, Love Mom

Hi John,

From the chart, it looks like you are ahead, but the data, which I don't understand, indicates otherwise. Excellent, I say...how's the w-tea?

Good Luck!

M.C.

Greetings to all aboard the Canata from Campbell River, BC!
Way to go Ian!!! From Aunt Pat and Uncle Clyde

For Tom O'Keefe and the A crew!

Keep up the good work and safe sailing. Mom's watching! Been watching you guys on Transpacificyc.org. See you soon.

Jer says hi too.

hi dad,
i miss you. i hope the wind is good.
love kayla

Hi Gary,

We've been tracking your progress daily and cheering you on! We spent a nice 4th with Diana and Kayla. We love you and wish you fair winds and a good breeze to speed you on your way. Give our love to Mac too.

Love and God's Speed,
DeeDee, MoMo & Freak
XOXOXO

Hi,
You guys are looking good! I played landlord yesterday and all the guys at BL are wishing you well. Deb and Rob follow your progress for everyone there. Keep up the good work!!
Dad

Way to go!!! Looks like you're smoke'n past the rest.

Love Dad, Mom and Margo

This message is for the yacht Cantata. Hey Stephen !. You're looking great out there. Hope everything is going good for you. All the luck in the world!
DAD in San Francisco!

Rick and Vince,
Pretty Sweet! Ya'll are Ist in Division and Ist Overall..........Keep it up!! We are loving it back on the mainland and thinking of you every minute......
Gigi, Ricky and Margret

July 4th was fantastic! Two barges, one parked above the point and one just down the beach from our house...the fireworks were timed to intertwine with each other...it was super long and loud and the girls went crazy! Delicious food, C. went boogie boarding with Olivia and caught some really good waves. She was very proud, P. was trying hard but needed a boost from you...I told her she could boogie board with you in Hawaii. S. dug up at least 10 giant sand crabs and set up a race course....it was a superb day. We are all missing you, checking the tables and charts daily and generally wishing you extreme speed. We love you,
L, C, S & P
p.s. about halfway through the party I realized that we forgot to clean the trapeze on the cat....oh well!

Bob I heard about your adventure Tuesday from June @ AXA.Sounds like a great trip, watch for flying fish. We are following your progress, best of luck. Looking forward to the stories,see you at the Gary Dorman Memorial golf tourney on july 19.
Bill Russell

Greetings crew of the Cantata!!!

I have been following your progress daily and cheering you on. This is better than watching T.V.

How has it been going? I have full confidence you will enter the harbour first.

Best of Luck and God's Speed.

Your Ardent Fan,

Steve Carpenter

Hi...hope you had a festive 4th and that all is going well for you. You guys are doing a great job!! Been tracking your adventure daily. Just wanted you to know that someone from the mountains is thinking about you out there on the ocean. Wishing you favorable winds. Stay safe and enjoy....Sandy

Hi Greg,

It's July 5th, and the fourth is over once more. It was very quiet and sedate. I guess because of its being on a Wednesday.

Cindy and Scott and the kids came and spent the day on the beach and in kayaks. Dave went out with Scott, and they paddled around the Island. He had a good time.

I am driving back up to Oregon with Dave on Saturday, and will stay for two weeks. Hope it is cooler there than here. It has really been muggy!

Not much more news to impart. Hope all is going well aboard Taxi Dancer. It looks like you are in third place in your division at the moment. I'll keep track. How come there are no pictures for Division II boats???

Much love! Mom

HEYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! GUESS WHO?? IT'S YOUR LITTLE SIS AND I TRACKED YOU DOWN!!! ALL BY MYSELF I MIGHT ADD!!! FOLLOWING YOUR PROGRESS DAILY...WISH I COULD SEND SOME OF OUR WIND YOUR WAY!! SOME OF THE HEAT TOO! LOL! BEEN 110 HERE THE LAST 3 DAYS. LOOKS LIKE YOU WON'T MAKE IT IN BEFORE MOM HAS TO LEAVE- SHE WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING THAT...WILL PRAY FOR SOME GOOD WINDS TO PUSH YOU ON IN!! WELL, BETTER GO, REALLY JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU WERE CHEERING YOU ON AND SAY HI AND I LOVE YOU...SO HI, BRO AND I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. YOUR SIS-COCO

Happy 4th to you too.Your doing a great job. Keep up the good work. If Walt is cooking there well he will have a new chore here at home.Don't know how your email works if we can email you direct while in Hawaii let me know. GO SEA DANCER GO. CATCH THE WIND AND SAIL. We are so proud of you all.

Love Janet and family

Rough life out there sailing under full moon & spinnaker, someone has to do it! Bix did well at the 4th of July parade despite many volleys from the Legionaires. Watched Lopez's and F.H.'s fireworks simultaneously from American Camp. Bix came out swimming w/ me. Enjoying Tad's emails. Love, B

Way to go Mystere, we're all rooting for you guys. Keep up the good work. Way to go crew.
Russell and Louise
Tehachapi, Calif.

Rick,
Happy 4th! Our new neighborhood erupted with fireworks.......legal and others..It was quite a show.......You would have been proud.....Cordula's boyfriend is here from Mexico City.......He is quite a kick......Went to Aunt Mary and Judys for a swim and burger. All send their love.........Go, Bull, Go!! Hello to Vince and others aboard that winning boat....
Gigi

Hi Bob,
Happy July 4th! How is life off on the high seas? We are all doing fine, however, we miss you both very much. Carter lost his first tooth and do you know that the tooth fairy now gives a whopping two dollars a tooth? The boys are both taking swimming lessons and they want to spend every other waking minute in Auntie Vals swimming pool. Yoou better get home soon because the boys say I'm just too boring. The weather here has been just fabulous for the last 6 days so it seems like summer has really arrived. Sounds like you had a number of too calm days and I guess not a lot to do. It will be really interesting to here what you did all the time. Everyone is asking about you and wanted me to send good wishes and lots of love.
Please be sure to call as soon as your four little feet hit the sand. Love Leigh (your wife)
P.S. Hey Dad, I miss you alot. What is it like to be on a boat for such a long time? Please hurry home. Love Carter
P.P.S. Hi dad, I saw a picture of you and Grandpa on the computer. Carter and I printed these messages for you! See you soon. Love Wyatt
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We are watching your progress and following the race every day. Here's to fair winds all the way and a good breeze for the rest of the trip. Have a great time, son, and leave 'em all in your wake! Love,
Dad.

Happy 4th of July! Hope you are having a fun and fast sail. As for me, I'm exhausted with this mule dragging me to Limerick's all the time!!! Can't wait to hear all about your adventure...see you at Ali Wai!! (Thanks for the anniversary card - already had a consult from a bad influence in Philly!)
-TC and Paladin

You're looking great!!!!
We're in Portland, sitting an an airconditioned suite, sipping champagne, and happy to be here as opposed to there. I'm amazed that your route has been a straight line. I expected "Captain Ron" to zig and zag a little---you know to avoid the subs and fruit bats. Typhoon in Japan, but shoudn't effect you except maybe a few swells. Keep on trucking. See you in SoCal in a week or so.

Doug and Nan

The crew of Bonaire, especially Larry , Gil, Pat and Peter,

Your Web Page and photos are great. Fun to watch you progress day by day. Expect you in HNL soon. Good luck, be safe.

Greg & Donna Ruzicka

Hey Pop!
We are watching your every move via the website!! You're first in fleet and we are loving it! Some good pictures of the start........Meet you in Honolulu! Have a great time........
Your family.

Hey Mark:
Looks like you guys are kicking butt! All that working out in the gym is paying off (ha, ha). How is that great food on board? (ha, ha). Anyway, you have a great trip. I'll be tracking you on the web. Good luck to all and have a great sail!
Roy

To Captain James McDowell: Better call it on, Jimbo! Aloha!

--- Edgar Ligon

You guys are looking good!! How is the food? We are confident you will cross the finish line in first. Can't wait to celebrate your victory.............

The entire Valdes family!

Happy Belated Birthday Dad - Bob Vickerstaff Senior - July 1st

The Family that could not be there with you want to wish you a happy 66th, this is probably the first birthday anyone has made you go to work on, at least I hope Barry made some concessions. You guy's are doing great, we are able to keep track quite well online. You are about 90 miles behind Stardust, I think you have given them enough of a cushion, time to reel them in.

Every one is well at home, The Porsche will be out of the shop soon, they say the damage was not nearly as bad as it looked - Just kidding.

Stay safe and enjoy the trip, tell Barry that Percy has never had to come up with a favorable wind before so it might take him some time. Timing and opportunity are no problem, wind might be tougher.

I/We love you and Wish you well.

Bob Vickerstaff Jr.

Look after Dad, Leigh and the Kids are well and hope you are having the time of your life as do we all.

If there is anything you want me to look after since you may be a little longer than expected, please write back or give me a call, I would be happy to help. Don't stress out, 6 weeks from now we will still be talking about the trip, work can and will wait an extra week.

Stay safe and enjoy the time off, I hope you don't have to bunk with Dad, it would kind of take away from the peaceful surroundings. If it gets really bad you could put him in the lifeboat and tow him while he sleeps. Sunscreen - Check, Gravol - Check, Sunglasses - Check, earplugs - Awe S--T.

I hope they are feeding you well or you are feeding them well.

We love you both and wish you all the best.

Truly Jealous

John & Family

We are selling copies of "As the Shanakee Turns" in the Ship's Store. Hurry back we need you for autographs and the book tour.

Paula

Happy Fourth Guys! Tracking you daily and giving updates to family and friends...Howzit goin? It sort of rained today, we have a tropical system in Mexico sending us clouds and humidity. The girls and I were in a parade at the harbor this morning and tomorrow our photos will be in the paper! Love and miss you, can't wait to get to Hawaii..love to hear from you all soon!! Margo, Hannah and Emily :)

Hi Larry My Love: I'm in Iowa for the 4th. Hope all is well. Will leave for OKC tomorrow. Stay dry, sail well. Love, J.

Jim and Jan
Following your progress, looks like you pick up a little wind in the past couple days. Look forward to hearing about your adventure.
Rick and Cathy

To Capt. Seth & Crew:

Have been following closely but being on the East Coast makes it harder to follow updates. You look great on the charts...keep up the good work!!! All of our friends here in Miami are all rooting for you.
Take care, Mom & Dad

Hello's! We have received all your e-mails and have sent 7 to you, don't know why you have not received them. Keep up the good sailing!! Happy 4th ! We are ready to meet you in the islands. Love Bonnie

Dear Eric,
As usual we are following the race closely via the Internet and thinking of you everyday. Hope all is going well--fair seas, good winds and happy crew. Sorry we won't be there to see you come in but treasure the memories of all the times we were. Next time we're coming over for sure! You know our prayers are with you! Have a great time in Hawaii! Know how glad you'll be to see Tiff and Conor! We love you and can't wait to see you on the 15th. Aloha!
Mom and Dad

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Go guys go, having great fun watching you kick butt all the way from Turkey, on a cerrillic keyboard to boot. Keep it up, all the best Ginger

Happy 4th of July to all the Bonaire Crew.....

We are all enjoying the pictures....Where are the mug shots of Gil, Jeff, Pat and Tim? Are they on the watch without a camera?

How much do you suppose those jigs are slowing you down? Isn"t eight fish enough for you guys?

Weather here this morning is overcast.. with some sprinkles and lots of humidity.
Hope you have a sunny, breezy day out there...

Have a great sail.. aloha
Suzi and Chuck

Dear Jim,

Well this is a flash from the past. This is so cool tracking you and your crew. Best of luck to all of you. Mom told me how to write you a message. Have a great time. Will keep tracking you all the way.
Marla

Cliff!

We are doing our part to help you win big! We are sipping Cabernet while tracking you on the Internet. Renee decided to do the "wind dance" under a full moon last night.

We are pulling for you bud!

Aloha from your PWD friends in Scituate, MA.

- Scott & Renee

Go Seda! We are charting your path and you're looking good - keep it up! We're rooting for you. If you have time, post a message on the bulletin board and let us know how things are going. Happy 4th of July!

Hi Honey!
We are tracking your progress and it looks like you guys are doing great! Everything is great here! Happy 4th of July! I hope the hot dogs are tasty. Mom and Winston send kisses and licks! Give Rick our love too!

Love You!
Cin

Dear Trishy...See you soon!! GO FAST!! HAVE A BALL!! WIN A RACE!! HAVE A BLAST!! Love ya!! ALOHA Linda

We have been watching your progress and it looks like you're doing GREAT! We hope to see some emails from you guys to hear how it is going out there. Good luck to you and have a great trip!!

Christine Teipen-Parrott

this is for all my bros workin out on the greatwide open......we\the delivery crew of the TP52 victoria 5 are tied up to the dock in abeline tx waiting for the fourth to pass..just loaded up on some really good explosives and are ready to rock.....(dont worry we are trained professionals)..hi to all on j-bird and yassou . also a big hello to my bud zan on peg,nice boat.........next stop is ark.now .then on to chi town ,also judging by the resonse we've gotten from every truck driver from tx to ca we need a dealership for these things out here....(at a GREATLY reduced price) haha fair winds and following seas to all

capt.mikey

Hi all,

I have been praying for more wind to push that heavy vessel along. Today looks better than yesterday. Here's hoping you keep picking up speed as we are counting on a timely arrival. We think the boat pics are great and have enjoyed them thoroughly. You look well and happy. The pictures help non-sailers understand the concept of racing sailboats for long distances. Keep pushing you all. Hope to see you sooner rather than later.

Best to all and special love to the Eddys. Janet, Mom

To: Jim Wasti,

Way to go Mystere, we're pulling for you guys. Way to go.
With love,
Mom and Jim Krepps

Hi Jim Wasti,
Cheering you and your crew on. Way to go Mystere. We're all rooting you guys on. With out love Mom and Jim Krepps of Reno, Nevada. Way to go Mystere.........

Nor-ton,

We are tracking the race on the net and wonder how a 47 year old, flabby, senile navigator can be laying a course that keeps you in the race. Must have been the intense training that you and Big Ed did during your college days at PLU. I am glad to see you are doing better than two years ago when you were on the Royal Caribbean cruise.

Hang tough, you are doing great.

Win one for Frosty.

Lance

Hi Dad,
This is Ricky I just wanted to say I love you. Mom , Cordula, Grandma Bobbeye and I checked last night (July 1) on the website and you were in 1 in division and 3 in fleet. Hope your havin' and great time.

Love you always,
Ricky, Mom, Margret, Cordula , and Grandma Bobbeye

To the crew of the Sea Dancer:
Good Luck I am keeping my computer on, watching the daily charts. All is well here.
Love Janet

HELLO CREW (YASSOU-JIM AND NANCY)

HOPE ALL IS WELL----HOW'S THE TACKING AND TICKING AND ALL THAT NAUTICAL STUFF? I WILL TRACK YOUR PROGRESS.

DR JOHN

Hi to the crew and especially Ken on the Mystere:

Wishing all of you the best and most of all, be safe. Try to go faster. Get rid of the candy bars. Ken: Kelly got 2nd place in Inter-club. Can't wait to see you at the finish line.
Love, Gwen, Adam, Kelly & Axel

Hi Jan and Jim:
We are trying to follow your progress. Updates on the TransPac site have been few and far between. Best Wishes on your great adventure. Love Connie & Steve

To Seth and Crew:

We are following you...Tried to send e-mail but it didn't go through. Best of Luck to you all...may you have smooth sailing and fair weather.....GOOOOO FASSSSSST!!!!!
Love, Mom & Dad

Hail to the Crew of the Bonaire and TCC,

Everyone is having too much fun from the pictures on the website. We are all enjoying them, except I don't see TCC?
Congratulations you are winning the fishing competition. Smooth Sailing miss you SMC

Got ya on the graph. Looks good. Good luck and full sails. GO RAGTIME!!
Bob of Robin fame

Jerry Montgomery,

Looks like you are off to a good start...keep it up...all the way to the beaches of Hawaii!!! Too much sand here in Las Vegas to do any sailing!!!

Good Luck & Good Sailing.........

Joe Benko

Dear Eddy's,

We have enjoyed your pictures and updates. We too, are enjoying our food - Donuts, balboa bars, cinnamon rolls, cookies, etc.. We hope you guys are safe. Love, Linda, Elizabeth, Parker, and Clara

I ,Elizabeth, love Jr. Guards and we got in our final groups for the summer. I also got the instructors that I had for the first week. I don't like sailing as much, but today was so fun, because we raced. I can't wait to see you in Hawaii Love, Elizabeth

I ,Parker, like sailing once I am on the water. I like sailing better when my friend , Nicholas, is there. I want to see you as soon as possible I really can't wait to go surfing with you guys. Love, Parker

I have seen Zach and he is doing terrific and I talked to Jon and he had a great time at camp.

We love you and look forward to seeing you in Hawaii. Love, Linda

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Hi there Dave, just wanted to wish you the very best of luck and a REALLY strong tail wind! Know that we are thinking of you and hope your journey is speedy and safe. Love ya, Jay, Carol, Emma and Baby-To-Be.

Just wanted to tell you that we all love you and miss you. Simone lost her first tooth today. We're all hoping for fast wind and speedy sailing! Take good care mr. .....

Love,
L,P,S & C

To Jeff Johnsrud on Bonaire:

Hi Jeff! From the web photos it looks like you guys and gals are having way too much fun. Congratulations on the 8 fish. I am hoping your TV is back on line. We're all rooting for you. Happy 4th of July!

John Cross

Hey, big bro

I have been following your progress and checking for pictures of you and that big yellow taxi that you are dancing on! I know where you are, but I want to see some action shots. We are all thinking about you. Love, J

Attention Greg Weeger and Jeff Silver - "Ragtime"

Hey you crazy Seppo's! I was home goofing around on the internet tonight and realized that Transpac time had come around again and I wondered if I'd recognize any names. After all my one and only Transpac was way back in 1995! Sure enough you two are back out there again...

Man am I ever jealous -it's winter here and I'm working!

Good Luck and knock back a few Mai Tai's when you get there for your old mate from Down Under.

John Lamble

Hi Joe

This is a great site!!! Tracking your every move. I've been playing around in the Continental Regatta here in the bay this week. Boats from all over North America, but peanuts compared to your voyage.
Best of luck in the race this year.
Will keep tracking your progress.
Smooth sailing and fair winds!!
Oh and .............love the horns!!!!

Mark Scott, and all the staff at Post Modern Sound.

We are all watching your progress through the computer. Keep up the good work. Everything here is great. I hope you can get this message. We will be glad when you are all back home.Have fun and be safe. Walt Hannah is sitting up and crawling now. Keep in touch.

Love Janet
SUBJECT:Message for LJ Edgcomb aboard Shanakee II
Go LJ go!!
The division is watching your progress and we're absolutely confident that you'll cross the final marker first! Hope the winds are favorable.
Break a leg!
Mike Brown

TO ATTENTION OF: Bob Vickerstaff Jr.
Hi Bob:
Just testing to see if you will receive this email. All is well here. Hope you are all ok. I'm printing out all the updated info each day from the website for you as a keepsake. I'll put it together in a binder for you to keep.
We are all cheering for you.
Love Gail (Mom)

SUBJECT: Gecko
Sun., July 1, 2001
Jim and Jan, we've been following your track and Stardust on the web site.
Looks Great.
Here's to a speedy trip.
Rick and Cathy.