Hot Rum I check Hot Rum II next

Malin Burnham was at the helm of the Hot Rum I Regatta in San Diego. The competitors, the crew, the stage and even the wind was as good as it gets. Here you will find the results and in the following Link you will be able to see the tracking of Peligroso during the Hot Rum II Regatta to be celebrated tomorrow (Sat. 26th of Nov.).

Real time tracking fot Hot Rum II Regatta

Results Overall


Results Class 1

Peligroso RT: Closure

After twenty four hours living in land, having cleaned the boat, and everyone (except Yon) fully recuperated from the party's hangover, the crew is only beginning to digest the magnitude of their accomplishment. 

It was a week unlike any other. It all began with the Californian cold and harsh winds. Sailing upwind was a challenge that lasted two difficult days. Then, the wind shifted for the better, and the colorful spinnakers came out to glamorize Peligroso for the rest of the race. The team's focus and commitment was key to their daily performance and it was tested strongly by the vastness of the Pacific, mechanic difficulties, changing weather conditions, and hygienic incidents that were fortunately resolved. The end of the race was not uneventful, the Molokai Channel welcomed Peligroso with winds speeding over 30 knots. These extreme forces tore the sailboat's main sail and blew up the spinnaker just minutes before reaching the finish line! Notwithstanding, our sailors crossed the Pacific Ocean in an impressive time, stopping the clock at just minutes before 8 full days.

The welcoming party was very emotional, and maybe even excessive (but well earned, according to Dominick/Loren). Hawaii's tropical weather, the hugs and kisses from us waiting at the docks, and the Mai Tai's were exactly what the crew longed for. It was a truly unforgettable day.

The Peligrosos finished second place in Division 1 and it was the first time a Mexican boat ever competed in this division. This was an accomplishment beyond what our imaginations can describe. Lets never forget what these 14 brave sailors have demonstrated. If they were capable of this, what could ever stop them from doing more? Also, lets not let them forget how proud we are of them and how we will always be there to support them the way we did this week: sending email descriptions, waking up early to read updates, and suffering, laughing, and crying thinking about them as they defied mother nature with their courage, skill and strategy. Lets also recognize the 15th and most important crew member. Aside from her obvious beauty, she made sure our sailors were protected and warm throughout the journey. Lets all take a moment to recognize the greatness of the vessel: Peligroso.

With everyone now in land, we can only wait to hear their stories, and wonder when their next adventure will be and what it will look like. I close this series of emails with a few images that speak a lot better than words ever could. Thanks for following these emails and thanks for your congratulating notes to me and especially to the crew. We are having a wonderful time here in Hawaii! ALOHA!

If you weren't able to follow all the emails, or if you wish to read them all again, or if you want to stay informed about Peligroso's future adventures, you can always do so at the Peligroso RT official blog and their official Facebook site.

July 16, 2011

WE FINALLY SEE THEM....

WITH DIAMOND HEAD AS BACKDROP

CHEERED AS THEY ARRIVE AT THE MARINA, WAVING THE MEXICAN FLAG

DOCKING... FINALLY!

MAKING CONTACT!

PELIGROSO'S NEW OUTFITS... COURTESY OF THE SAENZ FAMILY!

MORE (PG13) CONTACT... 

AFTER THREE TEQUILAS...

HAVING AN AWESOME TIME!

Transpac 2011: Images of the arrival

Transpac 2011: Aloha!!!!!!

Reporting live from Honolulu, Hawaii!
Houston, the crew has crossed the finish line and set foot in the island. Speeding at an average of 16 knots for the last miles, Peligroso finished at 09:48AM local time, way before everyone expected! We are waiting for all the boats in the division to determine whether or not they are the transpac champions!

They are all in great shape despite eating and sleeping so much! and they couldn't be happier. Peligroso's arrival was very emotional with hugs and tears, particularly with Eduardo being surprised by his mother and sisters' presence at the finish line. I will send photos as soon as we are all back at the marina.

Congrats to Lorenzo, Andres, Jorge, Piet, Chris, Diego, Patrick, Miguel, Yon, Eduardo, Loren, Ben, Alex, and Dani for completing this magnificent life achievement! We can't wait to hear all the stories and see the pictures. We are all very proud of what you just accomplished. Now it's time for celebration!

RE:

Congratulations! Mission accomplished you did a great job!
Lorenzo and Rocio thank you for sharing your dreams with us. It is such a pleasure to learn from you. Thank you we love you all very much!

Los Belaustes!

Eliane Fierro Havas Media

Muchísimas Felicidades a toda la tripulación de esta maravillosa aventura llamada PELIGROSO.

Sinceramente nos han transportado junto con ustedes, y nos han dejado pensar lo que deben haber sentido, vivido y convivido. Especialmente felicito a la “increíble” familia Berhó (que es a quien conozco) por este nuevo éxito. Lorenzo no me deja de sorprender, pero nunca ha sido diferente.

Especialmente mi agradecimiento y reconocimiento a nuestro, y digo nuestro porque ya lo sentimos como a un gran y cercano amigo Santiago, quien nos ha hecho reir, soñar y navegar con sus crónicas. Son impecables y en un Inglés extraordinario. Dejé de extrañar a Germán Dehesa al leer sus relatos. Puedes seguir contándonos lo que quieras.

Un saludo caluroso a todos, tripulación, familiares, amigos.

Mis respetos y muchas felicidades otra y mil veces.

Mario Ortega

muchas, muchas felicidades, han conquistado una gran aventura, que ademas han compartido con todos nosotros, siguiendolos constantemente desde españa. Gracias Santiago por haber relatado tan interesante aventura, desde luego esperamos fotos y conclusion. Nuevamente Peligroso felicidades a todo el gran equipo.

Carl eric

Congratulations Peligroso team and my brave and lovely friend Dani! Can't wait to hear all stories and see the photos! Also thanks for the lively news from Peligroso Santiago, you have a really good pen! :)

Have a great time in Honolulu, much love

Fiko

Muchas felicidades a todos los tripulantes del Peligroso, estoy ansiosa ver esas fotos y oir sus historias en persona.

Disfruten mucho ese sentimiento de victoria al llegar a tierra firme.

Santiago eres un increible narrador, disfrute cada uno de tus mails enormemente, muchas gracias. No dejes de escribir mi querido Rudyard Kipling.

Un gran abrazo

Marisol Cano


Muchas felicidades a todos

Gran logro!!!

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Santiago Suinaga

Huahu que orgunlloso debemos de estar todos del increible equipo que han logrado, felicidades a todos.

Alex Mendez

LORENZO, NIETOS, AMIGOS, COMPAÑEROS TODOS DE "PELIGROSO"... ¡¡¡ME SIENTO ORGULLOSISIMA DE TODOS USTEDES!!! ¡¡¡FELICIDADES, QUÉ GRAN ESFUERZO!!! DEBEN SENTIRSE MUY SATISFECHOS Y PLENOS DE ESTE GRAN LOGRO. SANTIAGO., PARTE INDISPENSABLE DE ESTE GRAN EQUIPO...GRACIAS POR TAN GRATA, CLARA Y EMOTIVA NARRACION TAN CONTAGIANTE DE SUS EXPERIENCIAS, REALMENTE NOS PERMITISTE CONVIVIR PROFUNDAMENTE ESTA INOLVIDABLE REGATA. RO, TAMBIÉN MUCHAS GRACIAS POR TU APORTACIÓN DESCRIPTIVA DE LORENZO, ME LLEGÓ DIRECTO AL ALMA, ME GUSTO LO BIEN QUE LO HICISTE, Y, SOBRE TODO, CON EL AMOR QUE LO TRANSMITISTE. ¡¡¡SE MERECEN QUE LOS CONSIENTAN MUCHO Y QUE DISFRUTEN A TODO LO QUE DA, ESTE ÉXITO!!!

CARIÑOSAMENTE...

CUCÚ

Felicidades a TODOS los PELIGROSOS, muchas felicidades

Hugo Burgos

Santiago, you have done a “heck” of a job, you should be a writer ( you are one by now), thank you so much for reading between the lines and being such a great intermediator, this has been better than watching the 24h series on TV, and getting to know the crew members on its inner side from their loved ones, just a blessing and a delight.
Thank you all who have shared the experience and you for being a bridge across this journey, you surely have had your adventure too.

CONGRATS TO THE CREW IN THIS NEW BIG AND UNIQUE ACCOMPLISHMENT. I had sent this email yesterday, don`t know why it did not go through. Love and blessings to all.

I am in NYC how can I watch the finish line and at what time is expected?
Un beso. Cuquis

Transpac 2011: 42 miles to go!

Imagine the smiles on their faces as they finally see land again!

Transpac 2011: Day 8. So close.

Hey everyone. I hope by now you've all checked out the website I sent yesterday and are in the process of uploading your videos. Again. This is very important to me and it should also be of importance to you...

The Peligroso Racing Team has been doing so well in the last couple days that some of us will not even be able to make it on time to Honolulu to greet them at Diamond's Head Lighthouse... This is quite a bummer... I guess that the Peligrosos will be the ones throwing the Hawaiian welcome party for us... The good thing is that at least I am sure that Rocio will be there at the finish line, right on time. Their updated ETA is between 1:00 and 3:00PM local time... A little over 8 complete days out at sea.... Wow!

Remember that by the time you wake up on Saturday, the Peligrosos will be less than 100NM from the finish line and as soon as that happens the livetrack.com will no longer be six-hours delayed, it will actually be LIVE! Don't miss the exciting ending... With the bigger boats already in Honolulu, everybody is just waiting to see how Peligroso finishes the race to determine who the winner will be! Best of luck to our brave sailors!

I had a short telephone call with the crew earlier today followed by a pair of emails a few hours ago. The crew is incredibly excited. In the last few hours they have found a few squalls. Peligroso took advantage of most of them, although not without some exciting and tough moments. Earlier today, while trying to pull a gybe at 25 knots (that weird word basically means a turn when going downwind, because otherwise it would be a tack... makes sense right?), Piet had to choose between his lucky watch and letting go of the sheet. Tough one.... The sheet went overboard but they were still able to quickly manage and gain lots of distance with that squall. Later on, they found another squall in which they weren't as lucky, the spinnaker sheet dropped off the bow sprit and went under the boat. This is not good. It took 4 of them up in the bow to recover the sheet, fighting against 20 knots of water pressure pressing the sheet against the keel. Despite all this, they were able to recover and "gybe" back to find the better winds. The good news is, this will be great material for the movie (finally some action)!

With regards to the race, our sailors are still moving up on the tables and appear second in their division. Nevertheless, other boats behind them are trying really hard to recover... COME ON PELIGROSO, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

The crew is doing great and the winds are blowing strong. I can only imagine the look in their faces when they see land for the first time in a 8 days. That feeling must be very unique. If I make it on time, I promise to take pictures, and share them along with an email letting everyone know that the 14 sailors have arrived sane, safe, and sound...

Tomorrow will probably be my last email to this group. It has been a great pleasure for me to participate in the Transpac in this way. I have felt as if I was on the boat without having to sleep in moving bunk beds! I hope you have enjoyed reading these accounts as much as I've enjoyed writing them. I appreciate the emails that you have been sending me, your descriptions, and your love and support for Dani and the 13 sailors that have been taking good care of her during the past week.

For tonight I have only Alex Camet's description to share, courtesy of his wife Diane... Hopefully tomorrow I will be able to include the description of our last Peligroso, Patrick, which I haven't yet received. Good night everyone and think PRIMER LUGAR!!!!! (That means first place Steve).

Alex moved to San Diego from Buenos Aires, Argentina with his family when he was six years old and started sailing immediately. He excelled and quickly started racking up the trophies left and right, winning all the local, state and national and international regattas, Youth Champs, did an Olympic campaign, became an Olympic sailing coach, placed at the top of many "worlds" and has called tactics for some of the world's top sailors including our own Dennis Connor. If you ever get a chance to stroll through the San Diego Yacht Club, take a look at all the trophies in the cases, you'll see "Alex Camet" on just about very single one.

Al and I both sailed collegiate and met training for Thistle Nationals, fourteen years ago. We have been married for almost thirteen years and have three young children who absolutely adore their Daddy (me too!). He's the best daddy and husband in the world and we all couldn't be more proud of who he is and all his accomplishments both on and off the water. What you may not know is Alex has had quite a distinguished career in the field of sales and marketing, he's so great at bringing people together and bringing out their strengths, he's supportive, kind, and you can…as many of you have found out on this incredible journey across the ocean, trust him with your life. You can't say that about many people these days but you sure can with Alex. He's someone to love, someone to appreciate, someone to treasure. We do every chance we get.

Transpac 2011: An untimely email

Sometime in the middle of the night my Inbox was happy to receive a
new email communication from the Peligrosos. The good news is they
have not gone crazy and they still remember us... The bad news is
that's not gone help for the movie script...

This new email has a lot of technical info in marine/sailor language
(quoting Rocio) and unfortunately I do not have the dictionary with
me. Therefore, instead of trying to explain, I am just going to share
some of the highlights of the email and you make of it what you can...

"This morning we got the gift of a really nice squall to sail with.
With tropical squalls come wind and if played right can give you an
extra 10kts of wind speed. The wind is all in front of the squall and
the tricky part is that behind the squall there is very little wind.
If the squall overtakes you or you sail through the back of one you
could possibly be stuck in very light wind for hours. Today we were
able to play the squall very well. We went from the normal 14kts of
wind to 26kts! We did 6 gybes to stay in front of the squall and we
managed to sail in that increased breeze for 2 and a half hours!!!
That was a gain of over 10 miles which we hope will help us in the
standings."

"Of course with the good comes the bad…we got something stuck on the
keel and had to back down twice today. Very slow but we're getting
better at it and it takes far less time now."

"As of now we have gybed onto port gybe towards Hawaii. We're one of
the farthest right boats in the fleet and we're working the angles of
the wind to take us all the way into Honolulu. We're just starting to
see the angle that we have
been waiting for and we're ripping along at 15+kts straight toward the
finish!"

"The breeze is only due to increase. Hawaii here we come!"

Here's the techiest part of the email... Let me know if you understand
it because I can't:
"the food onboard…It's fantastic! Usually the food on race boats is
terrible because it is freeze-dried food to save weight. Onboard
Peligroso we eat VERY well. Tonight we had fajitas which were great
and the hot chocolate in the morning is always nice to wake up with.
Life is good onboard Peligroso"

Transpac 2011: Day 7. Getting Closer...

I have a personal favor to ask, especially to all the Mexicans. If you have been liking my emails, the best way to thanks me is by taking 5 minutes to check www.facebook.com/perdonameMexico. If you like it, please participate with your videos, make it yours and ask your friends to do the same. We have the power to change Mexico if we collectively participate. Thanks for doing this. It means a lot to me and mostly to Mexico.

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Wow... Peligroso is really getting closer and closer to Hawaii... They have a little over 500 NM left to cover and then it's Mai Tai time... The team did great today with average speeds of 15 knots. They are still in either first or second place depending on who you ask (as there is disagreement between livetrack and the Transpac website). Apparently one is Democrat and the other is Republican... According to the map, today they chose to sail west (as opposed to southwest) I guess in hopes to find stronger winds despite having to sacrifice some distance. Most boats are doing the same so I too think it was a good decision.

I must be honest, today they did not call me and I am too tired to keep waiting... This may mean only one of two things, either they've gone completely crazy and ate each other, or they have completely forgotten about us... OK maybe they had a problem with the satellite phone... but don't you think the first two options sound more interesting? If they happen to wake me up in the middle of the night I promise to give you all an update...

Since Peligroso has given me no more content to write about, today's email will be short(er)... I leave you now with a description of Miguel Lanzagorta and Chris Doolittle. Thanks to their respective wives for providing them. Also scroll down for some photos of Peligroso's cabin just in case you have been wondering about their tempurpedic mattresses and walk-in closets...

I am missing the bios from Alex and Patrick, tomorrow's the last day, please send them to me so that we can complete the descriptions for the whole crew...

Miguel was born in Mexico City and recently moved to San Diego. From my personal experience with him I know he is an amazing human being as well as a great husband, father, stepfather, friend, and a loving son. He has always had a passion for sailing and I know that he is quite aware of how lucky he is to be part of Peligroso's crew. Lucky, because he is able to fulfil one of his dreams by participating in the transpac. I would also like to thank Lorenzo y Ro for your continued frendship, your love, and the lifetime of an adventure.

Twelve years ago today (Jul 15), after his first Transpac, Chris proposed and we were married within the hour! In true Doolittle fashion, Chris planned our wedding from the reverend who married us, flowers, photos, location, down to the specific design on our rings. You will have to ask him to tell the story some time as he is a great story teller. Since meeting Chris 24 years ago he never ceases to amaze me with his passion for life. Whether it is dirt bike riding to his favorite fly fishing spot, sailing in the bay or across the ocean, or just working on our property in Alpine, he lives life to the fullest. If you have met him you know he has an infectious laugh. You can hear him laughing from miles away and you can't help but join in. You never have a problem finding him in the bar after a race, just listen for the awesome laugh. J Chris enjoys being around people, hearing their stories and sharing a few of his own. Looking forward to some stories about the journey over.

Transpac 2011: A boat can only be as great as it's Captain.

This email has no updates on our crew. Sorry. Instead it has the
objective of telling the great story of Lorenzo Berho and Peligroso as
told by the best land crew manager ever: Rocio. The photo of Lorenzo
that is attached to this email was taken a month ago at the Honefleur
Cathedral in France. If you look closely, you will be able to see that
there is a sailboat on the back. Honefleur is a port from where
sailors back in the early days, set out to sea in search of new
worlds... Loren is lighting a candle in honor of the Peligroso crew
and their families and praying for their success and safe return.

With Lorenzo and Peligroso, It is hard to tell where one ends and the
other one begins. "PELIGROSO" according to the marine/sailor language
dictionary means "a restless spirit with a competitive, creative and
adventurous soul and the heart of a conqueror with great generosity".
Therefore, I can't think of a better way to describe Lorenzo.
He discovered his passion for sailing 11 years ago, infected by the
enthusiasm of our children, Loren, Dani, Carla, and Diego, who were
learning to sail Optimist and windsurf. He immediately organized a
sailing trip the Sea of ​​Cortez with a dear family and great
friends: the Hinojosas. For this first experience, we obviously hired
a captain and a cook. This was a new family adventure that we had
never experienced before. We had little knowledge of the impact that
the trip would have in our futures. In line with his restless spirit,
Lorenzo would keep asking the Captain about the usage of the different
sails, the way to read winds, and the meaning of words such as port,
starboard, and trimming.

After that experience, the next logical step was to get his Skipper
license in Tortola with Pepe Hinojosa. After the sailing camp and now
with a license in hand we decided to do more trips with friends and
conquered the seas of Belize, Greece, the Caribbean, and the
Mediterranean. And on every trip, he discovered a new world, a special
contact with nature that allowed him to experience an inner peace that
he couldn't find in his quite busy lifestyle.

Surprisingly, it is in those moments of peace that it suddenly gets
"Peligroso". Inspired by much loved families: Villalpando, Guzman,
Villareal, Brockmann, Belausteguigoitia, and Murrieta as well as by
his great friend and mentor Malin Burnham, Lorenzo decided it was time
to conquer a new challenge and compete in ocean races on a sailboat
J145. It was the boat of his dreams, beautiful, blue, and of great
size: the famous Raincloud or "Tormenton" as Loren's friends called
it! It was a boat where he could share new challenges with our
children and friends. The goal was sailing the Transpac race in 2007,
but the boat was also perfect for cruising. It provided a great mix:
it was competitive for regattas and a great boat for "Hollywood
Sailing".

And then suddenly, and innocently, two years ago, I jokingly
introduced my very own Mr. Peligroso to a boat that coincidentally was
named "Peligroso". And just like that. It was love at first sight.
Peligroso was bigger and specifically designed for racing ... Goodbye
Hollywood Sailing and hello this new challenge. And even more than a
challenge, Peligroso became an entire project with a noble mission: to
not only sail with our kids and friends but to encourage young
Mexicans to sail and to commit to this passion, as well as to provide
them with the required support to get them as far as they would dream...

Today, we are witnessing this project competing at an international
race. A DANGEROUS boat, a DANGEROUS captain and a very DANGEROUS crew
that includes 6 young Mexicans who have been engaged and training for
a year and a half, 3 not so young Mexicans, and 5 professional
Americans supporting the team with their knowledge and experience.
Lorenzo's dream is being lived today and the results could not be
better. But this has been the work of a team, which obviously includes
the support and love of all of us on the ground sending out our great
thoughts and prayers. Lorenzo is very proud of this team, because he
is a person who drives and enjoys teamwork.

To close, I would like to add something that I admire greatly about
Captain Peligroso. I admire that every day, he takes time to thank God
and life for being surrounded by all the good people who have
influenced him. He also gives thanks and prays for his crew, who, by
always doing their best work, have earned his full trust. And he
unmistakably gives thanks to God for the blessing of having each of
our children.

Thanks for all the love that you give me, I love you

-Ro

RE:

Rocio -

You had me laughing....and crying....

It is a good thing you did this first....as I was thinking that I might have to write something about my "stubborn Basque friend".....I mean "Captain Peligroso"

I might have told his story a little differently....and most certainly...not as well.

Great job!

Stephen B. Williams

Transpac 2011: Day 6. Hallucinating Palm Trees

On board Peligroso for the 6th night, the crew is enjoying the
experience more than ever. They haven't seen land in so long that
every time they close their eyes they see palm trees and piña-
coladas... And that happens quite often according to their sleep
shifts... And I am sure that for us it is the complete opposite. Every
time we close our eyes from the traffic, stress, work, and bad news,
we feel like we are a part of their adventure out at sea...

I was able to extract information on one funny nickname. On board,
Andres Akle is a.k.a. "La Piñata"... I understand he climbs the mast
at least three times a day and every time he is up there people have
an urge to hit him with a stick... I do not know why this is, maybe
they are all starting to go crazy like the children in The Lord of the
Flies... I think Magda, Andres´ mom will need to have a word with the
crew as soon as she gets the chance. UNACCEPTABLE!

Sailing today was tough, as the winds were quite light. They described
it as an almost a perfect day, sunny, the water a beautiful dark blue,
and they're all in good spirits…the only thing missing was the wind!
As I talked to them just a few minutes ago, the sun was setting
beautifully on the horizon. They are now practically in Hawaii
standard time.

Today Peligroso´s speed averaged 8-13 knots. Tonight however, the wind
is staring to pick up and on Friday it is expected to be quite strong
at around 15-20 knots. Their hope is to switch to the bigger spinnaker
tomorrow (The A2) and get out of the smaller one that they are
currently using (A1). The good news for those of us that worried about
not making it on time to welcome them at the Diamond Head Lighthouse,
is that their ETA is Saturday late afternoon or night. My hypothesis
is that they are having such a good time that they are keeping it as
purposely slow as possible without losing ground (or water) with
regards to their competitors!

With regards to the other boats the competition is as exciting as a
Hollywood script and the crew is quite nervous. Today they were able
to gain some miles on the third place "Medicine Man" and also they
closed in on the first place boat in their fleet "Bella Mente". The
competition is far from defined with a little less than 800 NM to go,
and the next two days will be crucial as they approach the Molokai
Channel.

In case you were wondering about the other two Mexican boats racing,
well Patches and Vincitore are also doing remarkably well, positioned
at #1 and #3 respectively in Division 2.... I guess there will have to
be mariachis and tequila for this weekend's fiesta in Hawaii...

I only have one crew member description to share with everyone today,
the very own Piñata Akle! I am still missing the bios for Lorenzo
(captain), Miguel, Alex, Patrick, and Chris. Please don't forget to
send them to me before it is too late!

When I think of Andres my head fills with wondrous images of his
adventures around the world, his mortal jumps on the wakeboard, atop
of a very, very tall mast, or kite surfing while Yon looks rather
worried because he is doing it in open water. But most of all, I think
of his laughter and smile. Andres is adventurous since he was a
toddler wanting to try new things and pushing the envelope at sports.
He has done well: he won a Pan-American Bronze Medal in Brasil with
Jorge Murrieta. He is not always 26 years old, as his practical jokes
are sometimes childish, but that's because he wants to make people
laugh. He is one of the most generous people I know with regards to
his time and his skills. He has an amazing patience for teaching what
he knows, especially with sports whether it is mountain biking,
snowboarding, wake-boarding, kite surfing, and above all his true
passion: sailing. He completely baffles me when he talks mathematics
with his brothers and Dad. He is a lot of fun to be around as he
always finds the good in every situation and every person. Andres is
also affectionate and talkative about his feelings. I am incredibly
lucky to be his mother!

RE:

¡HOLA QUERIDA FAMILIA Y AMIGOS DE ESTE GRAN RETO QUE ESTAN VIVIENDO EN ALTA MAR RUMBO A HAWAI Y EN EL GRAN VELERO QUE ES PELIGROSO!

¡QUÉ EXPERIENCIA, QUÉ VIVENCIA Y QUÉ EMOCIONES TAN MARAVILLOSAS ESTÁN TENIENDO!

Por supuesto que todo esto está demostrando el maravilloso equipo que forman con esta tripulación tan entusiasta y tan experimentada tan capaces de resolver problemas tan importantes y de aprovechar tantos momento únicos como es disfrutar juntos nuestra bellísima naturaleza que nos brinda paisajes increíbles y en la que nos permite sentir siempre la presencia de Dios que hasta en los grandes esfuerzos y también en la alegría que nos muestran, se percibe tanto, sobre todo con nuestro gran cronista SANTIAGO y aportación descriptiva individual de los integrantes del grupo que tanto familiares como amigos están haciendo y que nos permite una mejor apreciación de lo bien clasificada, reconocida e integrada que está esta comunidad que ya forman la familia "PELIGROSO'S FAMILY"

QUERIDOS HIJO, NIETOS Y AMIGOS ¡VAN MUY BIEN! ¡LOS FELICITO, LOS QUIERO, LOS ADMIRO Y LES DESEO MUCHA SUERTE...SE LO MERECEN!

-CUCÚ

(Mother of Lorenzo)

Transpac 2011: Day 5. If it ain't broke...

Hey everyone, here's what's new with our crew...

The wind was blowing with less strength today at around 10 to 11 knots. But the boat was keeping up with the same speed as the wind. It was a calm day for Peligroso, with warmer weather. The crew is now beginning to enjoy non-sailing activities such as listening to music, watching movies on Loren's iPad, nicknaming each other (I will do my best to get some good examples), and fixing stuff.

Last night the crew witnessed a nighttime rainbow, according to them, a unique and surreal experience. Hard to imagine how beautiful that must have been... I hope they took pictures.

Apparently today the crew was able to fix the suction pump in the toilet (thank God!) and people are not happy with Yon for having thrown two perfectly good cokes literally down the toilet. They also had to fix the band on one of the front winches that is used to grind (pull up) the Spinnaker. And also the engine was not working well. No, they are not cheating, they actually have to turn on the engine for an hour each day to recharge the batteries. Without batteries the water maker (among other electronics) can't work and that could be a problem. But the good news is that the engine is now working fine and the Peligrosos can stay hydrated...

I don't completely buy this, but the information received today indicates that "most" crew members have now showered. I wonder which ones haven't. Actually, we all know well who those dirty sailors are... (maybe that's why Dani has been nicknamed the "rasta girl").

With regards to sleep, I believe we should start calling this boat the Hybernoso because the sleep shifts are record long. The more experienced american sailors joke that they had never been on a boat where the crew slept so much as in Peligroso. Bienvenidos to the concept of Mexican Siesta!

Despite the merrier and more relaxed environment on board, the crew is still doing a very professional job and they are still fighting closely for the first place. With less than half the distance still to cover, they will soon have more accurate information about their ETA, but my rookie math approximates an early Saturday morning arrival.

And now, our daily crew descriptions. Here are Ben Mitchell and Yon Belausteguigoitia's. Thanks Karen and Eliane.

Also check out the pics after the descriptions to get a sense of life on board Peligroso...

Yon is a man that knows what is important in life! He is an entrepreneur with a business education and an MBA from IPADE. He headed a Company of over 400 employees for 20 years and was brave enough to let go of all of that in order to fight for what he truely loves. Today he is starting a new business around sailing. In Mexico, he is known as one of the best sailors in the country, but not only for what he knows, but also for what he loves to share with others.

Yon is my soul mate, my spiritual teacher with such a huge joy in his heart that it is always contagious. It is my privilage to share my life with him. We've been in love for more than 30 years and have the fortune of having 3 wonderful children: Yon (20), Danel (17) and Ander (15). Yon is always happy, he connects with his heart and makes the people around him feel happy and safe. He is a quiet leader, who knows how to listen deeply. He will always go out of his way to help others and make everybody feel at home. Yon is always creating something new, he loves to do things himself and is always active. For him imposible is nothing!

Ben was born and raised in Los Angles CA. where he learned to sail at a young age on his father's Dragon. He sailed in college for USC and gained a degree in Law. Benny's absolute biggest passion in life (hopefully only second to his wife) is sail boat racing. He just finished 3rd in the Etchells Worlds and has his sights on the upcoming Star Worlds in San Diego. I beleive this is his 13th? Transpac which were previously sailed on Pyewacket but his first time on Pelegroso. I know this is a very special race for him because of the opportunity to sail with with Lorenzo and his young enthusiastic crew. By the daily updates and the daily tracker I'm sure they are all having a very exciting race.

THE SCENE OF THE CRIME

GOT SAILS?

EN PANZA LLENA, CORAZON CONTENTO

THEIR SLEEP, I'M SORRY WORK SHIFTS!

PIET, TAKING CARE OF ALL THE TECHNICAL STUFF

AND THEIR INSPIRATION....

Transpac 2011: Day 4. Approaching half way...

Hello Peligroso fans. Thanks again for continuing to show support for the team through your emails and phone calls. According to the maps, our Peligrosos are having a tough time maintaining the NUMERO UNO position in Division 1, but the race is still very tight and the positions are changing constantly. At least two other competitors, are within just minutes... VAMOS!!!

My quite unprofessional calculations lead me to believe that Peligroso will be exactly halfway to Honolulu in less than 15 hours. Exactly 96 hours (or 4 days) since they left LA. Please don't hold me accountable for that statement, it is just a rookie approximation... But most likely, before you get tomorrow's email our crew will be literally and exactly in the middle of nowhere!

In today's brief call, Peligroso sounded happy and pleased. The winds have been a little lighter and they have been sailing very close to another boat called Medicine Man, so they are not alone out there! They had bagels for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch. I was confided two secrets which I am not supposed to tell you, but what the hell... They are too far to complain anyway! The first one is that to date no one in Peligroso has yet taken a shower. They claimes that it is too cold to bathe. The second and even icky-er secret is that an undisclosed member of the crew had an "accident" in the only bathroom which may have disabled it for the rest of the trip... The crew has poured two Coca Colas in hopes for dilution of the clogging substance with no results yet! They should have known better with that lamb dinner yesterday. GUACALAAAAA!

And now for nicer subjects, here are two more crew member descriptions for the Berho brothers: Lorenzo and Diego (courtesy of their lovely girlfriends Mariana and Ana Pau):

Lorenzo D. Berho (Loren) is 29 years and 4 days old, and been on board since his b-day. Everyone who knows Loren will agree that he is full of energy, he works hard, enjoys life and loves sports (triathlete). Loren is the type of person that sets a goal and makes it happen no matter what. He is constantly proposing new ideas and likes being involved in all kinds of projects. Planning things is one of his best qualities and he is the master at convincing people to join. That is how he has made so many friends all over the world. That and the fact that he knows how to make people feel good. Loren has a strong character and it seems like the word IMPOSSIBLE doesn't show up in his vocabulary. He enjoys moments of silence, and lying down on the couch listening to a good concert on tv. Travel and good food are his passion. Dominique is Loren's middle name and it is the name he goes by when he focuses all his energy in partying (and he is very good at it)! He firmly believes that after working hard all week, he has earned one day of wild partying! And there is no way to stop him, you are better off joining him. (Watch out Honolulu!) For Loren, the Transpac is a real challenge. He doesn't like wasting his time, so I am sure that he is doing a great job on Peligroso!

One way to describe Diego is as a lively 23 year old with diverse interests and passions which he likes to share with his friends and family. There is never a dull day with him. He is a gifted photographer, amateur chef, avid skier amongst other things. Notwithstanding his diverse interests he has special devotion and oomph for anything involving wind and water. Not even the winters of land locked Munich, where he currently studies Civil Engineering, keep him from "hitting some waves" (even if it is on a river.) Just before flying to LA for the Transpac, Diego was working on his BA thesis on how to ameliorate the water (of course!) system in Mexico. The thesis focus is very descriptive of Diego, always enjoying the status but finding ways to make it better, and acting upon it! Diego has amazing creativity (which he uses to solve problems, make the good, better or come up with a quick joke) a contagious drive, and responsible determination. This combination makes him a fun and proactive team player. But on top of all that, the greatest asset he brings to every team (and individual around him) is his ability to see and bring out the best in people. The thing that strikes most people about him is his uncanny ability to move people for the better and make everyone around him comfortable. For Diego, the Transpac is a long awaited goal and he believes that he couldn't be doing it with a better crew (he speaks very highly of all his teammates and was looking forward to meeting the new members). I am sure he will form and grow great friendships from this experience (and hopefully get a tan.)

Where are the rest? Come on friends and families... send me a short description of the rest of the crew members so that we all get a sense of who is sailing Peligroso!

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Congrats, excellent job at sea and land. Go for the win. If it helps get mad, enjoy and focus for the win. You can.
Carl eric

Incredible Journey, Incredible Crew, only a great outcome!
Congrats to all, brave sailors.
Love. Cuquis.

Transpac 2011: Viva México!!!

Today was a very special day in Mexican sports history... For the first time ever, a Mexican boat is leading DIvision 1!!!! Yes I'm not kidding you... Peligroso is currently FIRST in its division! If you have been tracking them on the map during the last two days, be careful not to be fooled by the position of the boats. As with other sports, to make the competition fair for all, each boat has a different handicap rating, depending on its size and design. With handicap our amazing crew is leading the race... their hard and smart work is paying off! You can monitor Peligroso's position on the "Leaderboard" tab to the left of the map.

Oh and I almost forgot... Mexico is the freaking U-17 soccer World Champion!!!!!!! VIVA MEXICO! What a Day!!!!!!!

Peligroso communicated with me a few moments ago and they are doing great. The hardest part is already behind them. In one day, they covered an outstanding 340 NM at an average speed of 14.2 knots! The weather has gotten a bit warmer and the skies are clearer. Today they finally hit the winds they were hoping for, and the spinnaker is fiercely pulling them closer and closer to the finish line. Tonight, as they enter a new time zone (now 3 hours earlier than Mexico City), they will be celebrating the results of our young soccer heroes as well as their own achievements with a delicious spicy lamb dinner. But Peligroso still has quite a distance to cover, and they know that it is is too early to get confident. Vamos Peligrosoooooooo!

I received two more crew member descriptions for Eduardo Saenz and Piet van Os. Don't forget to send me more of these. Here they are:

Eduardo is 18, competitive, enthusiastic, and highly committed to his responsibilities. He is a third generation sailor in his family. When he was only 6 years old, the destroyer (as the crew calls him) started sailing ocean races in Acapulco and the pacific coast with his Dad and Grandfather. He is almost a high school senior and plans to study college in the US after his graduation next summer. He has two older sisters, Jimena 23 and Roberta 20.

He is very athletic and loves team sports like soccer, ice-hockey, and lacrosse where he has achieved positive results. For the last 1.5 years, Eduardo's life has been planned around Peligroso's regattas, and he has enjoyed every single moment of this great experience. Eduardo, views this challenge as more than a regatta, for him the Transpac is a life accomplishment, and a turning point! Eduardo's family is very proud of his decision to participate in this great adventure and very thankful with the Berho's for literally adopting him as one more member of their family, and experiencing the warmth and the joy for life that they show in everything they do!

Piet is 27, and was born and raised in La Jolla, California. He has always had a passion for the water and the sport of sailing, and spends more time on the water than he does on land. He graduated the California Maritime Academy in 2008, and has traveled the world near and far to compete in an amazing number of regattas. Piet has always had his eye on the Transpac regatta, ever since his grandfather won it on his boat, the Nam Sang, in 1961. This is Piet's third Transpac and I highly doubt it will be his last. The ocean will always remain home to Piet, no matter where in the world that may be.

Thanks for the good wishes that you have sent to Peligroso through me. I have passed them along to them during our brief exchanges. Also, thanks for the pictures from the start of the race. Here are some of them for everyone's enjoyment:

LOOKING SHARP

WHAT A SPECTACLE!

BIG SMILES! SEE YOU IN HONOLULU!

ORANGE NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!

MAYBE WE SHOULD SHOWER BEFORE WE LEAVE!

VIVA MEXICO! VIVA PELIGROSO!!!

ANIMO EQUIPO!!!

Transpac 2011: Communication Established!

Hey everyone! Exciting news... I just received a call from Peligroso!
I must admit that the sound quality would have been better had they
been calling from a village in Papua New Guinea in 1952. Nevertheless
I did get to hear that they are all doing great! It's been a rough
start with very strong winds. They are currently averaging 13-14 knots
(which is quite fast) and therefore the boat is very heeled (osease
bien inclinado). I understand that the crew that works the bow (la
proa o lo de adelante) is getting very wet (and the water is not
warm). It is the beginning of their second night and they are a bit
tired from so much work but they are all very happy and looking
forward to taking out the spinnaker hopefully soon! Just so you know
when they take the spinnaker out, the boat will no longer be heeled
and therefore, everyone will be a bit more free to relax and enjoy!
Keep sending out the good vibes to our brave sailors crossing the
Pacific ocean!

Here's a description of another one of the crew members sent by his
girlfriend (thanks Andrea). Keep sending me more...

Jorge Garcia Moreno is a special guy. He enjoys each moment in life
and is committed to everything that he gets involved in. Sharing is
his essence, and through it, he transmits joy, trust, and an
unconditional presence to his loved ones, which forces us to love him
back. His passion is contagious and his positive energy makes you see
things in a positive light no matter how bad they may really be. This
energy is enriched when Jorge is out at sea, because it is there that
he finds peace, tranquility, and a space for reflection. On the
sailboat Jorge will be giving the best of himself; courage, teamwork,
and a restless attitude for adrenaline and adventure. The crew will
find in Jorge much more than just a sail buddy; they will discover a
friend, a source of support and advice, and a colleague who will have
the team's best interest at heart, making sure that everyone in the
boat shares an unforgettable and gratifying experience.

Transpac 2011: Day 2. After the first 24 hours

For most of us, it is probably hard to understand what it is like to
be racing the Transpac. Think of everything you've done in the last 24
hours. How much did you get done? How far did you drive? How many
people did you talk to? How much money did you spend? What did you
eat? We do so much in an average day that it is hard to imagine 24
hours living in a reduced space, doing the same activity, isolated
with 13 other people.

Actually, the ambiance in a regatta is very fast paced because the
crew has to be focused and active all the time. As long as the wind is
blowing, the day goes by very quickly. By now the crew is already
feeling at home in Peligroso. Everyone is getting used to his position
and responsibilities on board and working better as a team. The crew
gets on average 6 hours of sleep and the amenities are not exactly the
St. Regis, but believe me, they are all sleeping like babies, rocked
by the movement of the waves. Sailing the Transpac is also a very
earthly experience. Just imagine, when was the last time that you
watched the sun rise and set in the same day?

Peligroso is getting farther and farther away from the mainland at an
average speed of 9.8 knots. FACT OF THE DAY: A knot equals 1 nautical
mile per hour. As the hours progress the sight of other competing
boats extinguishes... Throughout the first night at sea, the winds
were constant between 15 and 20 knots. On the map, Peligroso RT
appears to be a bit behind its fleet, but worry not! The first leg of
the race is upwind with the winds coming from the north. In the next
few hours Peligroso will reach the area where the winds will come from
the east (behind) and that is how they are expected to remain for the
rest of the race. Peligroso looks and performs its best when sailing
downwind. The crew will be able to finally take out the Spinnaker
(that big, puffy, and colorful sail) and FLY, the way the boat was
designed to.

So far, the boat has not communicated with us. But no news is good
news! Don't worry about them, I am sure that they are all having the
best time.

Since I do not know many of the people on board Peligroso, I thought
it would be a good idea to write a couple lines on each of them so
that we all get a better idea of who our loved ones are sharing this
experience with. Please send me a short description of your loved ones
so that I can share them with everyone in future emails. I will start
us off by describing the only lady on board, my wife Daniela.

Dani Berho is 27. A young woman with strong character and a noble
heart. It is always better to have her on your side! Active is
probably the word that best describes her. She is currently studying
her MBA at IPADE, and working full time at Vesta. She is a very social
person but hates wasting time with meaningless conversations. She is
deep and at the same time so much fun. Sailing means a lot to Dani,
because it makes her feel true to herself and close to her family. She
always feels cold, but she kind of likes it when she has a blanket to
keep her warm. Loves chick flicks, shopping online, yoga, and eating
right (except for chocolates which are her biggest weakness). Her
parents and siblings mean the world to her. She is an awesome friend
and the best possible partner in life.

Transpac 2011: Day 1. A couple more pictures!

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RE:
A toda la tripulación de este "Peligroso Navío" les deseo todos los éxitos y que se la pasen de maravilla, ya son nuestros terceros "niños héroes"
Suerte y Un abrazo,
Mario

Transpac 2011: Day 1. And they are off!

Our 14 brave sailors have officiallybegun the adventure of a lifetime. It has been a warm and sunny day in Long Beach with clear skies and strong winds! The team will be heading southwest and after passing by a couple islands during the first few hours, they will lose sight of land and become surrounded by a lonely expanse of ocean... Lets hope they won't run out of topics for conversation!
The course will likely present them with numerous unforeseen conditions: from the cold, wet northeastern Pacific, through doldrums, enormous seas, abundant squalls, and scorching heat, to the blustery tradewinds of the Molokai Channel near the finish. But the payoff will be grand: a warm "Aloha" greeting, a promise made by King Kalakaua, the last King of Hawaii (no... I did not know that either); that is still honored to this day by scores of island volunteers, visitors, media, and supporters. And obviously the sip of a well deserved, very cold, Mai Tai, and the embrace of their loved ones who were able to make it to Honolulu...

Today, in addition to being the first racingday, the crew is celebrating Loren Jr.'s birthday (29). Feliz cumpleaños! What a great way to celebrate in style!

As Peligroso left the starting line behind at 1PM local time, the crew was notably excited, although in all honesty, more than a pair of legs were jittery, and a few eyes were not able to hold back the tears. From the docks, the shore, and a few motor boats, crowds of families and friends were there to wave them goodbye and wish them luck. I regret to inform that unfortunately William and Kate couldn't make it on time for this event...(despite being English). They are currently concentrated and in full racing mood.
Peligroso is competing in Division 1, against 6 other sailboats of similar size. Five of these boats wave an American flag and the remaining one is Canadian. As someone said earlier today: with the sporting Gods (finally) in favor of Mexico (after yesterday's great victory over Germany at the U-17 World Cup), we can be sure that Peligroso RT will be kicking some North-american butts! (no offense).

Remember that the tracking information has a 6 hour delay... Here's the link again: http://live.adventuretracking.com/transpac2011

Transpac 2011: Making last decisions...before the start

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Transpac 2011: Getting ready

Transpac 2011: Some words of inspiration!

As the Peligroso team prepares for departure, I remembered an inspiring and relevant quote from Mark Twain:

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."

Congratulations on literally following Mark Twain's great advice on life! Go for it Peligroso RT!!!!!

Transpac 2011 T-1 The excitement is building up!

The long awaited moment is finally here! The Peligroso RT is very excited about setting sail today in the 2011 Transpac Race. The crew will depart from the LA scene at exactly 1:00PM (PST), just as the duke and duchess of Cambridge arrive in town. Who knows? Maybe they will get there just in time to give them a royal send-off!

Yesterday, the team and the land crew (led by Rocio) managed to get the boat ready for the trip, had their kick-off strategy meeting, and did some last minute important shopping... sailing gear, lots of food and water, sunscreen, books, board-games, dvd´s, and yoga mats (just kidding).

For those of us unaware of the magnitude of the Transpac challenge that's ahead, here are some good-to-know facts:

• Departs out of Rainbow Harbor (Long Beach) and finishes at the Diamond Head Lighthouse (Honolulu)
• Total straight line distance is 2,225 nautical miles - this is 2,555 "normal" miles or 4,112 kilometers.
• This is a race! The boats do not stop to rest (unless there is no wind). Therefore a part of the team must always be awake to steer and sail the boat.
• The record time to complete the race by a monohull (before the Peligroso era obviously) is 7d 11h 41m 27s by Pyewacket in 1999.

...and these are some facts about Peligroso RT and its crew:

1. It is the best looking boat in the seven seas. Not to mention the crew, which looks quite sharp too...

2. It is 70 feet long (osea 21.33 metros pa los mexas)

3. The captain expects to cover the full distance in 8-9 days. It will depend on the winds and the strategy.

4. The crew is made up of 14 members who will be sharing one single bathroom (and the immense Pacific Ocean for simpler needs).

5. The captain is Lorenzo Berho Corona.

6. It is not a very "diverse" crew with only one lady on board (my beautiful wife of course) who will help keep the gentlemen, gentlemen throughout the trip.

7. There are two more Mexican boats besides Peligroso in this year's Transpac: Patches and Vincitore.

Starting today, you can easily track the whereabouts of Peligroso (with a 6 hour delay), a member of the division 1, using the following link: http://live.adventuretracking.com/transpac2011

Good luck Peligroso RT! We hope you had a good night sleep last night because it all gets very "loco" soon. We are very excited for you all!

Mexico's performance Miami OCR

In Biscayne Bay the world’s best sailors in the world meet being one of the ISAF’s Sailing World Cup. More than 600 sailors are here to compete and Mexico is represented by 16 Sailors. Here are the Results so far. Good luck to all of you!

Many of the sailors who are campaigning for the next Olympic Games are competing, from Mexico Jorge Xavier Murrieta and Alejandro Murrieta are doing a very good job this is the first time they are able to compare themselves to the best sailors in the world!

Among the Laser Radial are Tania Calles and Natalia Montemayor.

Competing in Laser Standard are Pablo Rabago , Ricardo Montemayor , Yanic Gentry, Jeronimo Cervantes Belausteguigoitia, Roberto Porter and Manuel Dussault.

Windsufing we have David Mier y Teran, Mauricio Martinez and Demita Vega and Ana Cecilia Gutierrez.



Here is a small video of the race so far!




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