July 29th, 2008
SEND OFF PARTY

Balboa Yacht Club will be having a send off party prior to me leaving for China.  It’s casual and will be held outdoors on the flag deck. All are welcome.

WHEN:  Thursday August 21st starting at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA

Below are links to a few articles that were written recently: 

http://www.yachtpals.com/nick-scandone-2095

Filed under: Uncategorized — Nick @ 9:46 pm

July 8th, 2008

The latest update, the team had a wonderful training session with Scott Whitman and Julia Dorsett who were just back from the test event in

China May 3-12.  They gave useful information on the conditions and logistics.  We hope to complete one more training session in early August with the Team Paradise boat.

We have been testing a new steering system which Scott has been using.  The steering now gimbals with the seat as before it did not.  We are currently in the process of packing the container which departs July 10th.  One thing is that there are no marine shops in China so we must bring any spare gear that we may need such as tape, switches, wiring, blocks and shackles.

This has been one heck of a journey.  The sailing community has been overwhelmingly supportive. Our friends and family have endured the hardships of ever changing circumstances.  Maureen and I have kept a positive attitude and we all are just one regatta away from becoming Olympic medalist.  May we sail our best and enjoy the ride. Thank You.

Filed under: Nick's Thoughts, Uncategorized — Nick @ 5:09 pm

July 3rd, 2008
QINGDAO CHINA GOING GREEN

Check out this latest update from China— http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/vp/25497720#25497720Â

Filed under: Uncategorized — Nick @ 3:08 pm