From the Blog of Longboard
by Peter Salusbury, July 10th, 2014
Crew Update, Day 5: The results are in - last 36 hours are the best offshore sailing experience of our collective lives. This little 35 foot skiff continues to amaze us how it sails effortlessly in big waves and big winds under total control. Longboard is a special boat. We are currently pressing hard to work SW as fast as possible so we can be in best position to navigate through two merging high pressure cells which is likely going to make for very light sailing for a few days for the fleet. Crew is amazing - turns out we have 6 talented drivers. Sleeping below decks at these speeds is just about impossible given the noise (even with ear plugs) but we'll sleep in Maui! Until tomorrow....aloha!
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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"
