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Thank you from WA

27 March 2008

westernaustralia2011.com arrives at Midway Island

Dear Midway Residents,

Our “final” stopover at Midway Atoll was a roaring success; the winds were favourable to return there, the conditions were perfect for a safe entry and we arrived in daylight. You’d think it was all luck but the real success was in the way things flowed once we hit the ground. When it comes to logistics, these people rock; the “Islanders” that is, the people that escorted us in safely, the people that refuelled us, helped us with tools and repairs, accommodation, meals, accounts, medical care, victualling, flights, the list goes on… then there’s the people that simply turned up to make us feel welcome, the arrival party, those that opened the bar specially, fixed the ten pin bowling machines, repaired the bicycles, run the shop or showed us around the place.

The Team on board westernaustralia2011.com would love to say a very big thank you for all the assistance and support; for going the extra mile, for socialising and dancing with us and for being so passionate about life on the Island and its unforgettable inhabitants.

We now have memories for a lifetime, new friends and a lot of very jealous comrades aboard the Clipper racing fleet.

If I was to mention a name I’d have to name everybody, so thanks to you all; long live the refuge and all who make it such a unique and special place.

Martin Silk – Skipper of the “Big Blue Boat”

1. Brian Trevethan, brisbane australia 27 March 2008

Gday to all aboard W.A. especially [young]Jack,[big]Bruce,and [old]Clive, been following your progess and hope you catch the fleet soon. I may get together for afew drinks in U.K. Cheers B.T.

2. Linda, Banbury Oxon 27 March 2008

Just a few more miles then a well earned Party in Hawaii. Hope all goes well for these on WA and you arrive without a hitch.

3. Jadranka Lota, Maidenhead, Uk 27 March 2008

Marty you sneak… You had your bike repaired… I don’t see any bushes on the ocean!!!!