SIGHTINGS a longtime shellback) was happy to play the role of Neptune for his first mate Kay Mark’s conversion. “As required,” he reports, “Neptune initiated the pollywog, then had his way with her!” As you read this, they should be approaching landfall in the Marquesas, along with dozens of other Jumpers from all over the world. Look for reports in upcoming editions on the 2011 crossing and the annual Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendezvous (June 24-26), which is co-sponsored by Laitude and Tahiti Tourisme. — andy
donations — cont’d national students is $48,000 USD a year! "Oliver attended the Octavio Paz Primary school, built with Sailfest funds," explains the nonprofit's American expat administrator Lorenzo Marbut. "Oliver was awarded a Niños Adelante scholarship — funded by Sailfest — to attend secondary school. Sailfest also awarded Oliver a two-year English language scholarship to the Zihautanejo Language Academy where he excelled. If there is such a thing as a ‘Sailfest kid’, it would have be Oliver Garcia. We have done all we can to prepare this special young man, now it is up to Oliver. When you wonder if your heartfelt volunteerism and your financial contributions have meaning, think of Oliver." Check the organization’s website, www.losninos.us for ways you can help. — andy
“As required, Neptune initiated the pollywog, then had his way with her.”
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