Do you know the way to San Jose?
by Peter Lagergren, June 26th, 2008
On Day 5 the fleet has split into two segments: the fleet and Strum. Strum is abeam of San Jose, California, sailing at 10 knots and proceeding south in search of the tradewinds that will signal a 90 degree right turn and a spinnaker run to Maui. Strum currently has less than 1800 nautical miles to go to the finish.
The rest of the fleet is positioned well to the northwest and sailing sothwestward at an average speed of 7 knots. Astern of Strum the other leading boats in Division A are Something Wicked which is sailing southwestward at 7 knots with less than 1900 miles to go. Red Heather is 18 miles east and abeam of Something Wicked sailing at 7 knots. Zulu is 20 miles behind Red Heather on the same heading and making 8 knots. Division A boats are close enough that they may actually be in sight of each other by the end of the day.
In Division B the leaders are Passepartout, Turicum and Seeker. They are all within 5 miles of each other and may actually be in sight of each other. All are proceeding southwestward at 7 knots. Black Watch is several miles northwest of the lead group and is sailing southwest at 5 knots.50 miles to the northwest of the Division leaders Starlight Express is heading southeast at 1.6 knots.
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Type: Tripp 47Skipper: Gib Black
Port: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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"Beginning with the first running of the Vic-Maui Race in 1965, I have followed the previous participants routing, finishes and associated weather components with great interest and intrigue. A few of my friends have competed and completed the race and all speak of the challenging yet gratifying conditions, tactics and not least, the great send off in beautiful Victoria B.C. The cold aspects of the race have previously kept me from entering the race at bay, having been raised in Hawaii and spending so much time there in the warm ethos. However, it is finally time to lean forward and enter the 2022 race and cast aside any trepidation. In the anticipation of finally participating in the 2022 race, this coming December and Christmas, Santa promises to bring me my first pair of sailing boots!
I believe my boat, a Tripp 47, is very competitive and embodies the synergy and nucleus of a formidable and capable crew. The crew have sailed thousands of ocean and inland racing miles and have earned my admiration and respect. The boat crews numerous completed Transpacs, PacCups and other offshore races that they have sailed with me on, is a testament to their determination and competitive nature. They deserve this new opportunity for an enhanced northern latitude to southern latitude race, and to experience the humbleness and satisfaction that this race has the potential to exude. My crew and myself are all looking forward with eager anticipation to joining our Canadian pals and accompanying esprit de corps, for the 2022 Vic-Maui Race.
Aloha,
Gib"
