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.