Basey’s Bottoms gives hull a final check; she gets a thumbs up.

Provisioning for the voyage.

The crew turn in early for a daybreak departure on May 11: Captain Bob and Dr. Richard ~ sailor, yachtsman, friend, and veteran of the passage.

First leg destination is San Francisco, where more crew will join. Kim and Duke will drive up to meet them in Seattle. Follow Kama Hele on Vessel Finder (pro) [contact Kim for mmsi number].