Previous"Ruben, I have no idea who you are in real life, but now know you via the race blog & Chris and Justine (the Carol E). Very encouraging, and smile envoking. Pleasure to meet you." - Steef
"Go Sparky Go! It was such a great sight to see the skippers chanting SPARKY! SPARKY! SPARKY! at the dinner to send some wind your way. When I flew out of Kauai on Sunday I was looking for you and sending thoughts of wind to fill that asym! I heard the trades were to pick up and then get rocking early this week. :) Glad to hear your pals are still escorting you safely!!!! " - Andrea, Polar Bear crew
"Robbie, this one's for you. Though we've never met I did see you at one of the SSS seminars. My thought when I saw you was "there stands a strong and independent woman" So from me to you BREATHE remember to breathe. Ruben is going to continue to claw his way to the finish. Sailors world wide are pulling and dancing for him. Just keep breathing." - Sanchez P.
"Ruben, Although we have never met, we will soon be members of the same Club. SSS Transpac Finishers. Keep up the good work. You will soon see the most beautiful Bay in the world." - Jay Capell, Leilani Too, 2000
