From: mail@fubarodyssey.com Date: Mon, 05 Feb 2007 15:54:17 -0800 1st Update for February 2007 Jim Leishman joins FUBAR Odyssey Staff: We are pleased to announce a new addition to our staff. Jim Leishman - Owner/Vice President of Nordhavn Yachts has joined us to coordinate the Escort Vessels on the Rally. Jim is a quiet leader, bringing exceptional experience as having led an around the world expedition with a Nordhavn 40 and was the Captain for the 2004 Nordhavn Atlantic Rally with a Nordhavn 57. He is the founder of PAE (Pacific Asian Enterprises) with Dan Streech who in 1977 founded Mason Yachts. Jim and Dan teamed up with brother Jeff Leishman, who was completing his degree in Naval Architecture at the Yacht Institute in Blue Hill, Maine; Jeffs design was 46 feet long and debuted in 1989 as the Nordhavn 46. Salvation II, also a Nordhavn 46 went on to become the first production boat to circumnavigate the world. PAE builds long-range motor yachts over 80 and Jim is still the active leader in marketing and development. Are you interested in shipping your boat home? Return plans are underway to ship your boat on the deck of another vessel. Destinations include Ensenada, Victoria, BC, and possibly unloading farther north. We are selecting a shipping agent who will coordinate with the participants and take advantage of all the available alternatives. The shipping agent will work with you and others to find the best method and the best deal to return a group of boats to the West Coast for the spring/summer cruising season. Overview Seminar and Dinner scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2007  mark your calendars. Rally applications will be issued April 1, 2007 via email and on our website. Bruce Kessler will MC the evening to answer all the questions about the Rally during the evening. Bar opens at 6 pm, Mexican buffet dinner about 7 pm and we will wrap up by 9 pm. We will have the following experts: 1. John Rains will talk about routes and distances; 2. Pat Rains will discuss the cruising opportunities in Mexico; 3. Jim Leishman will be available to discuss our fleet support operation; 4. A representative will talk about fueling opportunities in the Mag Bay area from Pacific Provider; 5. Gary Graham of Mag Bay outfitters to help you explore the fishing in and outside Mag Bay including the estuaries. 6. A representative from Bellport Marina in La Paz will be present to talk about what awaits you upon arrival in La Paz. Reservations will be required and is open to everyone interested in learning more about the Fubar Odyssey Rally in November 2007. Make your reservations by sending an email to <mailto:reservations@fubarodyssey.com>reservations@fubarodyssey.com and include your name, phone number and the number of people.