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05/06/2011 - 12:16pm Jon tracking map Al, if the tracking map link in the right column of the blog doesn't work for you please try using the 'satellite tracking' link in the main menu under 'track us'. That opens the tracking map in a full page view instead of in a lightbox window. I believe it requires support for flash objects so if you are on a mac you may be out of luck. Back In The BVI'S
05/06/2011 - 4:26pm alan lihou Thank for your reply,my Thank for your reply,my secret is i am yousing a Wii cosule,i can hear you laughing from here.still it works great with marinetraffic.Hope that was the sea and not the wine shakeing the camera in the galley. let me know how you are getting,bye for now---GOOD LUCK. Back In The BVI'S
05/31/2011 - 7:30pm Paul and Monica Geppert Hello!

Al,  great to hear from you, we had a most fabilous trip, are now back in PA. and sailing on the cheaspeake. We have lots of post comming on the blog within the next few days.

Look forward to speaking sometime: SKYPE name Moonshadowpm.

 Back In The BVI'S
12/15/2012 - 10:14pm Scott and Jackie levy living vicarously through you loving your comments, your an inspiration to our goals , in the wind, bikes or boats its a blast Back At Nanny Cay
04/15/2013 - 1:53pm Debra Pettinato-Ross hello Hi How are you?? We are in Sarasota Fl!!!! Where are you guys going?? I would love to see you!!! Are you going to MD again?? Please let us know!!!! Much Love & following seas!!! Back At Nanny Cay
05/11/2013 - 6:05am Roger Bowyer Just checked you out on the Just checked you out on the map. That is very cool! Love ya family, stay safe and see you soon. Atlantic Cup May 9, 2013
04/27/2011 - 5:09pm Jon Your boat looks great! Your boat looks great! Enjoy, we'll be watching. Arrival At Nanny Cay
04/27/2011 - 8:22pm drew Greetings from Tir Nan Og Hi Guys Sorry that we missed you in the BVI's last week (I did make VHF contact with another boat named Moonshadow, too funny). Let us know your radio briefing frequency and schedule and we will listen in and try to hail you on the SSB when we are on the boat. Safe voyage and see you soon. Drew Arrival At Nanny Cay
05/09/2011 - 11:30pm Fred Returning to the Bay Glad you two are back on board.When do you expect to head out for Bermuda & then back to the Bay? Hope you have fair winds 7 smooth seas all the way back. The new paint job looks great Fred Arrival At Nanny Cay
05/03/2011 - 9:54pm Dennis You go Just wishing you fair winds and calm seas ... or at least 25 knots from the east all the way, with no seas to speak of, of course!! See you in November! Best, Dennis and Heidi And They Are Off!
05/16/2011 - 9:07am Sam & George Chandler HI

Hi Guys.. We have been following your progress and are glad you arrived safely home. Sorry we missed you in Nanny Cay. We saw Moonshadow and immediately notice the the new paint job. Now that I read your blog and realize you did the work....totally impressed! Great job. George has had shoulder surgery, recuperating this summer so we can head back to Nanny Cay for the winter. Hope to see you there. Sam & George s/v Champlain

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05/19/2011 - 8:57pm Allan Hi Guys, Just checked your Hi Guys, Just checked your track...looks like your two piers over now. Last time I looked you were maybe in Charleston, SC. Anyway, thanks for helping this lonely sailor live out his dreams, if only in virtual realty. I admire your adventuresome spirit. Rum & Reggie Anyone? Allan s/v Asolare And They Are Off!
05/31/2011 - 4:25pm Paul and Monica Geppert Hello!

We made it back from the BVI's on May 17.  It was a long trip back, but we had a blast.  I have to get shoulder surgery as well on June 6.  Hope all is well with you!  We are planning to go back to the island in the fall.  Talk to you soon!

Monica

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11/15/2010 - 10:31pm Jon R More Info On Rule 62 Tragedy

What a terrible tragedy for the folks on Rule 62, let's all pray that Laura will be found. Of course, as bad as I feel for them, my overwhelming feeling is one of relief that Monica and Paul are fine.

Googling for more information I found a sailing forum where there's some interesting information. Apparently the conditions in the Bahamas over the weekend were very bad. Those cuts entering the Bahamas were in 'rage' condition which happens when the currents are going one way and the swells and wind are going the opposite direction. Causes very turbulent water. A resident on the Bahamian island just south of where they sank said the conditions were the worst he's seen in ten years. The guy who was in charge of the 8 Caribbean 1500 boats that sailed directly to the Bahamas said that going through that cut in those conditions was 'impossible'.  We also don't know why they diverted to the Bahamas and what may have been wrong with the boat.

If you want to read more you can see the comment thread at Sailnet.

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11/16/2010 - 12:14pm Jon R Search For Laura Suspended

Tuesday, Nov 16, noon:  Steve Black, owner of Cruising Rally Association, has been notified by the Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association (BASRA) today that “the conditions are not favorable for finding Laura Zekoll alive.” The search and rescue mission involving the US Coast Guard, the Bahamas Defense Force, BASRA, and local efforts since Saturday night has resulted in “no findings.” The US Coast Guard has suspended its activity. The BDF will suspend its activity today. BASRA will continue aerial surveys of the vessel and area.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Laura's friends and family as well as the crew of Rule 62.

Here's coverage by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

   Coast Guard ends search for missing Atlanta woman

   Atlanta woman, lost at sea, known for indefatigable spirit

Wed 11/17 - Here's a story and video from the Atlanta Fox station:

   Vigil Held For Atlanta Women Missing From Sailboat

Though details are still sketchy the best word now is that they diverted because the two ladies on the boat were both seasick and as they attempted to enter the cut into the Bahamas they were hit by a large wave, lost their mast, were swamped and then slammed onto the reef.

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