In 2000 I did the race on 41-ft Vandestadt, Georgia. In my bio I said I was glad not to sail my little boat, Mirage: I was too old. That was before I met my wife and we doublehanded Mirage to Hawaii for a 2004 Pacific Cup honeymoon.
I celebrated turning 64 with two big events: winning the SSS Singlehanded season, and a heart event during the Vallejo 1-2.
Ten years younger at heart, time to take the little boat. With the early start, I may just return in time to sail in PacCup too!

Navigation: GPS, GPSNavX, celestial
Steering: Raymarine Tiller pilots
Communication: SSB, SatPhone, Spot, VHF
Food: Sauerkraut & Beer, Sausages, Freeze-dried, Raisin Bread, Chocolate, licorice

Special Thanks: Ms Wonderful, Lucie Mewes. George Lythcott on Taz!! The SSS and the TransPac fleets and my close friends at Latitude 38.