As we approach Hawaii, we are tidying things up and making our to-do lists to ensure we have everything in order as required for entering the harbor. There were a few limericks from way back it seems that didn't make the final cut for prime time, but wanted to capture somewhere, so here they go:

There once was a boat Tiki J 'Twas the first to get out of The Bay We heard a seal yelp "watch out for the kelp" And sat at the Farallones all day

Pac Cup 2012 what a difference two years can make Sun, sea life, calm ocean out the gate We have half as much food, but provisioning was so good We now have to figure out another way to lose weight

The poor starboard sheet has been nothing but lazy A bird perched on our bow pulpit all night - how crazy We are having fun, but missing the sun Today has been very hazy