I'm due to head down to New Zealand in a week or so to help sail a boat 5,000+ miles from Auckland to Honolulu. This is another delivery with Brian Caldwell, and I am very thankful for him inviting me to sail with him again. This trip will start at the edge of the Roaring Forties, so we van expect some more extreme weather this time!
The boat we will be sailing is Ragtime, a Spencer 65 which was built in New Zealand in the 1960's. At the time, she was one of the most innovative boats, and is a bit of a legend in her homeland. She went straight from construction to offshore racing, and made some incredible victories over the years. She has sailed in 15 transpac races, more than any other boat, and is still winning against boats 40 years younger. Most recently, Ragtime sailed the race from LA to Tahiti in 10 days corrected time!
It will be fantastic to be back on the water, especially on such a great boat! That's all for now, but I will keep you updated as plans progress.
Fair Winds,
Ryan