The rumor is real… we have signed up for the 2010 Singlehanded TransPacific Yacht Race (SHTP). From San Francisco (California) to Hanalei Bay, Kauai (Hawaii). A total of 2120 nautical miles starting in cold weather and finishing in tropical waters. I really can not think of a better way to spend the summer…
In order to participate, though, there is a requirement that needs to be accomplished before May 22nd: a 400 nautical miles course, sailed singlehanded and, at least 100 nautical miles offshore. And May 22nd is next weekend, so this is our weekend. On Saturday May 15th, Koh Samia and myself will head out for our sail. I’m very excited, as this is something I’ve been looking forward for a very long time. If everything works fine we’ll be closer to the start line. If we have some random issue… dream over.
But there is more: we’re going to be testing the SHTP reporting process. That means, during the qualification sail, and if everything works well, we’re going to be updating the map below with our location and provide a little log (just click on the pins!). Updates should happen every couple of hours or when something special happens.
I really hope everything goes well and you guys like it!
Enjoy,
And here the log as a table…
Good luck and sail well!!