casting off the lines, we're finally on our way!!!
we'd intended to leave early in the morning, but had to check in with the Navy first, since they control Pearl Harbor -- when Tim called them to let them know we were planning to sail out, they said, "OK, when will you be back?" Tim informed them that we would not be returning -- and they immediately said, "oh no, you can't do that -- you need a permit to leave permenantly."
BUT we had an ace up our sleeve -- Siderno belongs to the brother of the former Admiral of Pearl Harbor, who only retired a few years ago -- so it was just a question of finding the right person to name-drop with. Still, it took us something like three hours of calls and etc. before "Admiral Vitale's brother's boat would like to leave!" had any resonance -- but once we got the right person, we got clearance about two minutes later.
and so off we go!!!
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Red tape!!!
What would they have done if you just left??
:-)
as Tim said, "I'd go ahead and leave, but they have GUNS." 'nough said.
Thanks for keeping such a detailed log - I'm reading in reverse chronological order from today. It is good to hear what goes into these long ocean passages. I think this is a form of mental preparation or grounding for us lesser experienced sailors.
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