May 8, 2008
So much has been happening and in the midst of it all we had a family retreat out in Solvang for a few days. It was really good to get a step back from the yard for a bit although Dad and I broke away every afternoon to check on things at the yard. Yard work includes the attachment of the hard dodger which now only needs its windows installed to be completed. Mike Smith has organised, run wire for and coordinated much of the electrical systems. It is a major hurdle to be finished with this aspect of prep. We're redoing a bunch of plumbing which is awful and time-consuming work. Anchor's Way Marine is prepping the hull for new gel coat. We should launch for sure on Monday.
A departure date of May 29, 2008 has been chosen. Barring any major issues I should be ready by then. We're shifting gears a bit, gathering charts, software and provisioning.
We have had a very generous sponsorship from Clear Point Weather. They are sponsoring me with a new Iridium phone and free minutes! They are also sponsoring Minoru Saito, the 73 year old Japanese man who is currently attempting his 8th circumnavigation! Again, it is great to have people get behind my trip with enthusiasm. Clear Point Weather is also sponsoring me with a free subscription to their weather forecasting system. Check out their web site. www.clearpointweather.com. It is amazing to see how technology has advanced. I remember my parents receiving these scratchy black and white weather faxes not so long ago!
UK Halsey Sailmakers are fast at work making me a new set of sails. They have been great to work with. I'm looking forward to testing them out soon.
Also, I should thank Mona at West Marine in Marina del Rey for researching and helping us with all the equipment purchases. She has been a huge help.
Mike and Brett from Ocean Rescue TV are putting the finishing touches on a promotional DVD they have been working on. They are both super talented and totally easy to work with. Once they are finished, I'll publish it here somehow.
An article came out in the Ventura County Star on May 7th. Here is a link: http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/teen-hopes-to-set-round-the-world-sailing-record/
KABC news came out and interviewed me and the family yesterday. There should be a short segment on the news this evening.
We have interesting proposals coming in for filming my trip and making radio and video programs with it. Very exciting! I'd love to be able to share this adventure with others.
Okay. That's it for now. Will post again soon.
Cheers,
Zac
A departure date of May 29, 2008 has been chosen. Barring any major issues I should be ready by then. We're shifting gears a bit, gathering charts, software and provisioning.
We have had a very generous sponsorship from Clear Point Weather. They are sponsoring me with a new Iridium phone and free minutes! They are also sponsoring Minoru Saito, the 73 year old Japanese man who is currently attempting his 8th circumnavigation! Again, it is great to have people get behind my trip with enthusiasm. Clear Point Weather is also sponsoring me with a free subscription to their weather forecasting system. Check out their web site. www.clearpointweather.com. It is amazing to see how technology has advanced. I remember my parents receiving these scratchy black and white weather faxes not so long ago!
UK Halsey Sailmakers are fast at work making me a new set of sails. They have been great to work with. I'm looking forward to testing them out soon.
Also, I should thank Mona at West Marine in Marina del Rey for researching and helping us with all the equipment purchases. She has been a huge help.
Mike and Brett from Ocean Rescue TV are putting the finishing touches on a promotional DVD they have been working on. They are both super talented and totally easy to work with. Once they are finished, I'll publish it here somehow.
An article came out in the Ventura County Star on May 7th. Here is a link: http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/may/07/teen-hopes-to-set-round-the-world-sailing-record/
KABC news came out and interviewed me and the family yesterday. There should be a short segment on the news this evening.
We have interesting proposals coming in for filming my trip and making radio and video programs with it. Very exciting! I'd love to be able to share this adventure with others.
Okay. That's it for now. Will post again soon.
Cheers,
Zac
posted by Zac at
7:30 AM
2 Comments:
Zac,
An Irish song speaks of the road rising up to greet you, with your days being bright, and being warm at night. That whoever you meet will call you "friend." The most familiar part of the song says "And may the road rise to meet you, and bring you home again." That might be paraphrased to hope that your seas be smooth and bring you home again.
Just heard your interview on 95.5 KLOS. Have an awesome trip! Be sure to post your departure date and time so we can come send you off!
Cheers!
Aaron
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