Ballymack Arrives in Maui
by Richard Ballantyne, July 23rd, 2012
Mike Cormack's Ballymack, a traditional Hans Christian 48 hailing out of West Vancouver Yacht Club, becomes the second finisher in Cruising Division with an elapsed time of 18 days, 11 hours, 41 minutes.
A noticable difference between the racers and the cruisers the emphasis on performance. They both value performance, but with different emphasis. Double Take and Terremoto crew talked performance as a function of VMG while hurdling down waves at life-threatening speeds. The crew of Ballymack focussed on performance in the galley. Their highlight was the bison rib-eye and the ultrafresh sashimi from a tuna hoisted aboard. That said, the Ballymack did perform when it needed to, weathered the heavy stuff as easily as you would expect, and provided enough sailing to make it a lifetime adventure for all aboard.
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Type: Tripp 47Skipper: Gib Black
Port: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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"Beginning with the first running of the Vic-Maui Race in 1965, I have followed the previous participants routing, finishes and associated weather components with great interest and intrigue. A few of my friends have competed and completed the race and all speak of the challenging yet gratifying conditions, tactics and not least, the great send off in beautiful Victoria B.C. The cold aspects of the race have previously kept me from entering the race at bay, having been raised in Hawaii and spending so much time there in the warm ethos. However, it is finally time to lean forward and enter the 2022 race and cast aside any trepidation. In the anticipation of finally participating in the 2022 race, this coming December and Christmas, Santa promises to bring me my first pair of sailing boots!
I believe my boat, a Tripp 47, is very competitive and embodies the synergy and nucleus of a formidable and capable crew. The crew have sailed thousands of ocean and inland racing miles and have earned my admiration and respect. The boat crews numerous completed Transpacs, PacCups and other offshore races that they have sailed with me on, is a testament to their determination and competitive nature. They deserve this new opportunity for an enhanced northern latitude to southern latitude race, and to experience the humbleness and satisfaction that this race has the potential to exude. My crew and myself are all looking forward with eager anticipation to joining our Canadian pals and accompanying esprit de corps, for the 2022 Vic-Maui Race.
Aloha,
Gib"
