Latest news from Larry Briggs: Subject: Neptune's Chariot in Langkawi Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2010 03:43:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Larry Briggs <larrychartwell@yahoo.com> Hey Georgs, NC arrived in Langkawai, Malaysia after crossing the Pacific from Ensenada, Mexico; we (NC) is still using the fuel which I bought at Margarita Island, Venezuela last June; can't say enough for big fuel tanks ! I had one other guy as crew from Hawaii on & .NC averaged 8.5 knots across the Pacific although a better speed would have meant a smoother ride as this was an Elnino year with the wind rarely under 25 knots on the after quarters. Naiads aren't very efficient at speeds under 8-9 knots; the paravane system like I had on Chartwell would probably have given a better ride under these conditions. More details later if you like. Best regards, Larry Briggs