Your PRO Update -- Texting

[Jan Brewer]

Hi all y'all,
I am so impressed with all this reporting on how many GPSs, etc. y'all have on board.

Now as PRO I had the epithany last week that I needed to text. As PRO I am the one who needs to be communicating with you folks so would you please add my # to your satphones, trackers, etc.

I am texting now so 510-684-5555.

Thanks and have a good race,

Jan

[Gamayun]

Way to go, Jan :)

We appreciate everything you're doing to run the race well!!

Could a Twitter account be next....?

[Jan Brewer]

A Twitter account? Hmmmm, maybe Instagram first? Gotta share this one. One of you racers who shall remain nameless (I can be bribed though) called this afternoon -- by mistake. He was plugging me into his phone so he could text me. Poor guy, he ended up having to shoot the shit with me 'cause I even asked for the latest weather update. Then again, I could really use this new-found skill to bribe all y'all. Who's in charge of starting this race Friday for all y'all? Hmmm, where's the start? CYC? I even have a shotgun on deck too so . . .

[Gamayun]

What did he say about the weather? It appears it's going to be calm and flat by Thursday and through the weekend. Please assure me it ain't so!

[pogen]

Jan, what is the provider for your cell phone? I might not text , but I can email to a SMS phone, if I know the provider (ATT, Verizon, etc. )

[Philpott]

Who's in charge of starting this race Friday for all y'all? Friday? Uh oh.

[Jan Brewer]

I wondered who was gonna mention the -- hiccup -- Friday reference. David, my plan is through Verizon. I have been trying to text with S/V MAS and so far we have succeeded with their phone #. I heard from S/V VENTuS last night. If I remember right, Daniel says I cannot send Sat phone texts 'cause I do not have an international account or some such thang. Thanks all y'all for being patient with me. This old dog can be taught new tricks!!!

[pogen]

OK, I sent you a text using 5106845555@vtext.com

D.

[pogen]

Here's another useful number to put in your satphone

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg534/RCC_numbers.asp

U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Centers (RCCs)

24 hour Regional Contacts for Emergencies

RCC Alameda Commander
11th Coast Guard District
Alameda, California
California and Eastern Pacific Ocean waters

(510)437-3701

[dhusselman]

What email address should I use to send updates during the race?

Thanks,

Dirk "TIJD" - First 30JK


Hi all y'all,
I am so impressed with all this reporting on how many GPSs, etc. y'all have on board.

Now as PRO I had the epithany last week that I needed to text. As PRO I am the one who needs to be communicating with you folks so would you please add my # to your satphones, trackers, etc.

I am texting now so 510-684-5555.

Thanks and have a good race,

Jan

[Critter]

What email address should I use to send updates during the race?
Thanks,
Dirk "TIJD" - First 30JK
For email, I would recommend my address that's in the Comm Plan. I'll be checking it frequently. If you have either of my other two email addresses, those will work too.
Max

[Jan Brewer]

Dirk, I would also need the emails as well so captainqueenie@gmail.com. Thanks, Jan

[dhusselman]

Dirk, I would also need the emails as well so captainqueenie@gmail.com. Thanks, Jan

Got it, thanks. I will send a test message before the start.

Dirk "TIJD" - First 30JK