Your Name: Jacob Mast
Email Address: jmast@tampabay.rr.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 55
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Trying to decide if I am interested
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Yes
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: No
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.:


Your Name: Eric Bloomquist
Email Address: ebloom@cheqnet.net
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 64
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: I'm in!
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on around the world
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: In recent years, we have cruised from B.C. to the east coast on our N40 and N47. We intend to join the group going north to alaska and then on to the So. Pac. We cruise with our now 4 1/2 yr old son and are especially interested if any others will have kids aboard.

Your Name: richard packard
Email Address: rpackard at berkeley dot edu
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): willard 30
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: I'm not likely to go
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising, with serious offshore experience
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: No
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.:


Your Name: Alan Wagner
Email Address: wagner.florida@verizon.net
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Custom Designed by Michael Kasten ( http://kastenmarine.com/valdemar52.htm )
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on around the world
Rate your cruising experience: Very little
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: My boat is under construction in Canada, so I may not be ready and through sea trials in time to get to the wesy coast by spring of 2009. 2010 would probably be better . . . . so I am hopping for a delay!

Your Name: Scott Bulger
Email Address: scottebulger@comcast.net
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): N40II
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, trying to make it happen
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on around the world
Rate your cruising experience: Very little
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Maybe
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: The wife and I leave this summer for a 2 year cruise. If we have good experiences we may go on, if not we will likely return the boat to FL for sale and return to Seattle. All depends on how much we like the cruising life style. We are going Seattle to Boston, Boston to Windward Islands, then to ABC islands, then make a decision on going on or not.



Your Name: Ron and Nancy Goldberg
Email Address: rgoldberg@msn.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 46
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Maybe
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.:



Your Name: Jess and Peggy Ray
Email Address: millcreekwildlifereflections@yahoo.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 47
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, trying to make it happen
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Yes
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: How is Fuel normally paid for in forign countries, credit card or other? We cruise with our alaskan malmute. I realize that some countries have strict laws regarding dogs but know that you also travel with your dog


Your Name: Hal Wyman
Email Address: quelinda@halwyman.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Custom Seaton Trawler
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising, with serious offshore experience
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.:



Your Name: Lowie & David Bock
Email Address: docdoodles@hotmail.com saltydawg@ocens.net
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 55
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, and very likely to go
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on around the world
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Yes
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: We've got a couple to crew/share some expenses this year as we join Milt Baker on MedBound2007. Any thoughts on lining up people to crew/share expenses on a Pacific crossing continuing around the world. More info on bringing a dog. Any particular bank afiliation/ATM card that works well internationally


Your Name: Lance Leuthesser
Email Address: lleuthesser@pacbell.net
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 40
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, and very likely to go
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: I'll decide when the time comes
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Yes
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Yes
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: We will be going to the Marquesas with or without a group. It's a matter of timing. Originally, I thought the trip was envisioned for 2008, and 2009 is really the time window we have in mind, so this looks good.


Your Name: Dwight Kruger
Email Address: dkruger@microsoft.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Inace 75' LRC
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: I'm not likely to go
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Yes
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Yes
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.:



Your Name: Richard & Ann Rinaldi
Email Address: rrina17123@aol.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 64-04
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, trying to make it happen
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: No
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.:



Your Name: David Brittain
Email Address: dpbrittain@msn.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Purchasing a N47
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in Spring 2009. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, and very likely to go
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2009, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on around the world
Rate your cruising experience: Very little
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Maybe
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: Am in the process of purchasing a Nordhavn 47...looking forward to my big adventure!!




Your Name: Jeff McWhirter
Email Address: jmcwhirter@optonline.net
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): none
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Return to the US
Rate your cruising experience: Very little
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: Ken, I am a full time consultant with Accenture (5 years out of college). My parents kept a 36 ft Pacemaker (sportfish) on the Chesapeake. I joined the list as I have an interest in following the activities and possibly crewing with a boat if the opportunity arises. I have been actively reading up on the NAR (seen the video) and Egrets current journey. My sister bought me your book last month of the NAR ralley, and given a lull in my project, I plan to dive into it. -Jeff




Your Name: Larry Biggs
Email Address: Lawrencebiggs@msn.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 47
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Yes
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.:



Your Name: John and Kathy Youngblood
Email Address: jyoungbld@aol.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Selene 53
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on around the world
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: 2008 maybe a year too early for us. Ideally we will cross the spring of 2009. We will be in Mexico starting the fall of 2007 so we could make the 2008 timing, we just wanted to spend more time in Mexico and we may have some personal conflicts preventing the 2008 timing.



Your Name: John and Hazel Halliday
Email Address: johnrhalliday@hotmail.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 76
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, and very likely to go
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: Our boat is likely to be commissioned in Dana Pt mid summer 07.The cruise fits very well with our modified plans we had originally hoped to cruise Alaska but this will not be possible with our revised completion date. Our cruising experience is limited to UK and Mediterrean waters 1500 to 2500 miles per year so being part of a group of fellow Nordhavn owners would be great



Your Name: robert greenbaum
Email Address: rsg@bellsouth.net
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): nordhavn 62
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, trying to make it happen
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: I'll decide when the time comes
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising, with serious offshore experience
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: No
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: I think it would be useful to engage the services of a professional planner to suggest an itinerary and perhaps make the arrangements similar to what was done with the Nordhavn Alantic Rally



Your Name: Braun Jones
Email Address: braun@primeassetsllc.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 62
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: I'm in!
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: I'll decide when the time comes
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Yes
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: how many really serious boats have signed up?



Your Name: John Crowley
Email Address: ALweld@comcast.net
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Custom steel 46'
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: Very little
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: No
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.:



Your Name: Roger & Joan Allard
Email Address: joanga@shaw.ca
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 55
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, and very likely to go
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: I'll decide when the time comes
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: Hi Ken, Any thoughts on where the group might leave from? or roughly when? We intend to cross to the Marquesas in the spring of 2008, and are very intersted it the group crossing. As you mentioned in your email, fuel could be a problem. This may be possible to have pre-arranged, from what I believe I've read. Anyway, we are interested in the group's plans, and will help if we can. Thanks, Roger



Your Name: Steven Argosy
Email Address: sargosy@ocens.net
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 62
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, and very likely to go
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.:



Your Name: William J lloyd
Email Address: cfeinc@telus.net
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Converted fishboat
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: I'll decide when the time comes
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Yes
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: 2008 is probably going to be pushing it for me. I still need to save some more. 2009 will most likley be the when. Just prior to the 2010 olympics here in Vancouver. Then down the west coast and take the jump at some point. Might just follow the route Idlewild made up the other side. Thats the goal but if the boat holds up might try around the world. On the old conversion this should prove to be interesting LOL. I hope you will continue to share as the information I gain from you and your adventures proves to be very valuable. Willy Thanks again. Enjoy the new boat and the adventure.


Your Name
: Les & Rosemary Dobbe
Email Address: lesdobbe@hotmail.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Selene 53
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: I'm in!
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising, with serious offshore experience
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Yes
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: Will be leaving from Mexico to Marquesas. I do have questions about fuel ability.



Your Name: Dan Freedman
Email Address: dan@fsa.ca
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Currently shopping - a Nordhavn 47 or 50 is most likely, but others are possible
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Trying to decide if I am interested
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: Very little
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: We are too inexperienced to make many decisions at this stage. Our crossing would be with a captain.



Your Name: W. Scott Evangelista
Email Address: sevangelista@deloitte.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Still in search of a 62...but I did just sell my business!!!
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising, with serious offshore experience
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: I am very interested in making the trip, however, I am still working through the transition of a business based largely on my relationships...so its not at all cut and dried...add that to a boat for sale and the ongoing search for a 62 and I end up with a big maybe.



Your Name: Dr. Erich Schulte
Email Address: drschulte@drschulte.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Farmont 70
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Very interested, trying to make it happen
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Return to the US
Rate your cruising experience: A lifetime of cruising, with serious offshore experience
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Yes
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.:



Your Name: Ken
Email Address: mtbdemon@msn.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47):
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: Interested, but not sure if I can make the trip
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: I'll decide when the time comes
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: No
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: Ken, Actually, my interest is in crewing for someone one or two of the first legs out. Sorry if this throws your survey off. Thank you!



Your Name: Patrick Gerety
Email Address: alohaboat@yahoo.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Willard 40PH
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: I'm in!
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Continue on to Australia/New Zealand and then decide
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: No
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Maybe
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: Ken please read my separate email about our just completed cruise from Long Beach to La Paz. We are planning on leaving Puerto Vallarta for the Marquesas about March 2008. We are going to go either with or without an organized group. Thanks Patrick



Your Name: Ken Williams
Email Address: kenw@seanet.com
Type of Boat (Example: Nordhavn 47): Nordhavn 68
A group of boats is discussing crossing the Pacific in 2008. What is your level of interest in joining the group?: I'm in!
If the group does decide to cross the Pacific, in 2008, what would be your plans afterwards?: Too soon to decide - leaning towards continuing around the world - but, our dog is an issue. We might ship the boat from Tahiti straight to the Med.
Rate your cruising experience: Medium
Are you planning to travel with pets?: Yes
Do you have any interest in helping to organize the trip?: Yes
Open comment: What advice do you have? Questions do you have? Concerns? Things you need answered? Thoughts you would like shared with the group? Type anything here you would like.: Let's go!