Pacific Crossers:

Sorry to be so slow giving feedback from the straw poll that we did, regarding the Pacific crossing.

It is looking like we are discussing multiple crossings, at different times, with different destinations….

At the bottom of this email is an attempt to “group” everyone according to my interpretation of their responses. My apologies for any errors – just email me the correct information and I’ll republish this list.

Also, as you read through this list, keep in mind that it is likely to change often between now and departure day. Boats will come and go over the next year or two. As we get closer, the information will get more accurate. Although we are likely to have a high attrition rate between now and departure day, I expect more boats to opt-in, than opt-out.

You will notice that I listed the lengths of the boats on the list below. My guess is that boats 55 feet and higher will be traveling at 8.5+ knots, and that under this size, they will be traveling at 7.0+ knots. Realistically speaking, the faster boats are not going to want to cross the “pond” any slower than they need to.

Ken Williams

PS On a personal note – MY BOAT SPLASHED THIS PAST SATURDAY!!!! (in Taiwan) http://www.nordhavn68.com/m/329724

2008 – Galapagos – Polynesia

N40 - Scott and Marian Bulger (uncertain)

N55 – Roger and Joan Allard

N64 – Richard and Ann Rinaldi

N47 – Larry and Deedee Biggs

Willard 40 – Patrick Gehrety (prefers to bypass the Galapagos – and go straight to the Marquesas)

2009 – San Francisco – Hawaii

N68 - David and Debbie Sidbury

N68 – Ken and Roberta Williams

N62 – Braun and Tina Jones

N57 – Chris Samuelson and Sonaia Maryon-Davis

2009 - - Galapagos – Polynesia

N55 – David Bock

N64 – Eric and Annie Bloomquist

Selene 53 – John and Kathy Youngblood

Following is my list of who will be in Alaska, and when. I don’t know that any of the boats traveling to Alaska will want to travel together .. I’m just listing this because I have the information…

2007 – Alaska

N47 – Larry and Deedee Biggs

2008 – Alaska

N64 - Eric and Annie Bloomquist

N68 – Ken and Roberta Williams

N57 – Chris Samuelson and Sonaia Maryon-Davis

From :	Ken Williams [kenw@seanet.com]
Date :	Tue, 6 Feb 2007 21:54:44 -0700
To :	pacific@talkspot.com
Subject :	Pacific Crossing
Pacific Crossers: Sorry to be so slow giving feedback from the straw poll that we did, regarding the Pacific crossing. It is looking like we are discussing multiple crossings, at different times, with different destinations…. At the bottom of this email is an attempt to “group” everyone according to my interpretation of their responses. My apologies for any errors – just email me the correct information and I’ll republish this list. Also, as you read through this list, keep in mind that it is likely to change often between now and departure day. Boats will come and go over the next year or two. As we get closer, the information will get more accurate. Although we are likely to have a high attrition rate between now and departure day, I expect more boats to opt-in, than opt-out. You will notice that I listed the lengths of the boats on the list below. My guess is that boats 55 feet and higher will be traveling at 8.5+ knots, and that under this size, they will be traveling at 7.0+ knots. Realistically speaking, the faster boats are not going to want to cross the “pond” any slower than they need to. Ken Williams PS On a personal note – MY BOAT SPLASHED THIS PAST SATURDAY!!!! (in Taiwan) http://www.nordhavn68.com/m/329724 2008 – Galapagos – Polynesia N40 - Scott and Marian Bulger (uncertain) N55 – Roger and Joan Allard N64 – Richard and Ann Rinaldi N47 – Larry and Deedee Biggs Willard 40 – Patrick Gehrety (prefers to bypass the Galapagos – and go straight to the Marquesas) 2009 – San Francisco – Hawaii N68 - David and Debbie Sidbury N68 – Ken and Roberta Williams N62 – Braun and Tina Jones N57 – Chris Samuelson and Sonaia Maryon-Davis 2009 - - Galapagos – Polynesia N55 – David Bock N64 – Eric and Annie Bloomquist Selene 53 – John and Kathy Youngblood Following is my list of who will be in Alaska, and when. I don’t know that any of the boats traveling to Alaska will want to travel together .. I’m just listing this because I have the information… 2007 – Alaska N47 – Larry and Deedee Biggs 2008 – Alaska N64 - Eric and Annie Bloomquist N68 – Ken and Roberta Williams N57 – Chris Samuelson and Sonaia Maryon-Davis