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Tomek ‘Ties the Knot’

Luka looks to be in pretty good shape considering she just finished a ‘wrong-way’ circumnavigation.

© 2008 Lynn Bradshaw

Lynn and Rick Bradshaw of the Hans Christian 33T La Vita report that Tomek ‘Big Tom’ Lewandowski sailed into Ensenada around noon yesterday on his Mikado 56 Luka, ‘tying the knot’ on his 13-month singlehanded westabout circumnavigation. Tomek — along with his faithful Jack Russell terrier Wacek — left Ensenada March 6, 2007, in an attempt to be the first Polish sailor to acheive the feat.

‘Big Tom’ was greeted by dozens of friends, family and total strangers. "We had a great time welcoming Luka back to Ensenada," Lynn Bradshaw said. "Later that night we attended a party hosted by Tomek, his friends and family — we were the only cruisers to attend!"

‘Big Tom’ and Wacek were greeted by dozens of supporters.

© 2008 Lynn Bradshaw

We hope to have a full report on Tomek’s journey in the May issue of Latitude 38. In the meantime, check out his website at www.polishsailor.com for his log reports.

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