Thanks for correction the spelling of Rikitea. Now I can find in on Google Earth! --Gary On Feb 24, 2008, at 6:17 PM, William B. Riker wrote:
Thanks Bob,
I'm sure it's been a fantastic journey already, and I'm hoping to hear more about it.
For the feel of how far Willi has traveled, open Google Earth and enter Rikitea. It's in French Polynesia, near Tahiti.
Bill R M15 - #184 Storm Petrel
-----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Bob From California Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 8:55 AM To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: M_Boats: M_17 Strawanza makes it to French Polynesia
Hello Montgomery sailors..!
We got a message from Wilhelm and he made it non-stop to
"Rititea" (Gambier Island) on Feb 20th. (He left San Diego the
day after Thanksgiving. (November 23rd 2007)
He said he feels good and will start again in 2 weeks to
Austral Island (French Polynesia) and New Caledonia. From
there he will cross to Australia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambier_Islands
For those who are new on the list; Willy is singlehanding his
Montgomery 17 to Africa. He provisioned the boat with
enough food and water for 100 days. (He also had a hand
operated water maker). It appears he just did 90 days
solo crossing this portion of the Pacific.....WOW...
Congradulations Willi......!!
http://www.msogphotosite.com/mpage.html
Fair winds
Bob Eeg (949) 489-8227
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