The Big Finish

Here is a photo of David and his co-pilot David Van Houten after finishing the Transpac -- they look pretty happy to be back on dry land (although it doesn't look too 'dry' at the moment ;-)

Transpac Update

Getting close to the finish! (Click on the image to enlarge it)

Transpac Update

Dave is about halfway to Hawaii now as part of the Transpac yacht race. His boat, Serena, can be found on the nearby chart.

More details can be found at the official Transpac web site.

I bet the sight of land will be a pretty welcome sight by the time they're done!

Welcome to Westwoods! (Updated 7-4-05)

Westwoods is the name adopted by O.B. 'Westy' Westmont for the property he purchased in 1962. The Westwoods property includes over 35 acres with 800 feet of waterfront including approximately 175 feet of private beach. Westwoods is located one half mile north of the end of the Cormorant Bay Road.

For visitors, $250 per week will be payable in advance to co-owner Roger W. Westmont, 131 Bonita Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611-3901. This charge will cover electricity, truck usage, cleaning, laundry and garbage expenses for your visit.

The complete Westwoods Book should be read by all family members. It is located in the living room of the main house.

Arrangements for the timing of your visit should be made with Roger W. Westmont, 510-658-0369.

The Westwoods Manager is Don Irwin, P. 0. Box 291, Deer Harbor, WA 98243, 360-376-2856. Don will help to open and close the house. Our Renter, Stacy McCray, POB 355, Eastsound, WA 98245, 360-376-2843, may possibly help with transportation. Telephone her ahead of your time at Westwoods if you think you need help with transportation when you arrive. Whenever Stacy is able to leave or pick up the truck at airport or ferry, visitor will pay a fee of $10.00 each way for that service.

Taxi service is available on Orcas, 360—376-8294 or 800-942-1926. Reservations need to be made in advance of arrival or leaving

One complete set of keys is in the desk. An emergency back—up set is under the house back porch. There should also be two sets of truck keys with post office box key, #101 Deer Harbor.

The westernmost green buildings comprise the compound for family use. This is now known as 1533A Cormorant Bay Road. (The rental buildings were painted matching green in 1999, to restore the original color. That house is 1533B Cormorant Bay Road.

The Annex includes a small shop at the west end. In the shop are chain saws, small outboard motor, life vests, weedwacker, and miscellaneous hand and garden tools.

The Center section contains a crib, outdoor furniture and a propane grill. (Please use only on cement.) We also store the new 8 ft ladder there.

The Pantry contains a garden cart, washing machine materials, vacuum, and crock pot, as well as many unidentifiable items that nobody seems willing to part with.

The Main house:
Heat: Electrical heaters are controlled by a thermostat near the organ. Trash burner in kitchen and living room fireplace are for wood heat. (Stop using one day before leaving. Dampers for both. Keep screen closed at all times.)

The bedroom closet contains sheets, towels, extra pillows, toilet paper, ironing board and iron.

Kitchen: The long door beside the stove should always remain locked. (Back up water heater; mice,) The primary water heater is located under the back porch.

Telephone: Seriously, please use a credit card for other than local calls. The telephone has an answering machine which operates when the electricity is on.

Important: The master electrical circuit breaker box is in the kitchen. (If you need to turn the electricity on, the two switches to the water heater must remain of f unti1Z’ water fills the heater completely.)

The 1993 Ford Ranger truck has optional 4 wheel drive. The instruction manual should be consulted about anything you need to know, and may be used as a flotation device in case of a water landing.

PLEASE USE THE TRUCK COVER EVERY DAY TO PROTECT THE FINISH FROM PITCH AND FUR NEEDLES. Upon leaving, the truck should be left in the garage. Please leave the gas tank near full.

Washer and dryer are located in the east room of the rental house green annex. Schedule use with renter, if possible.

Garbage cans (2) are located behind the main house green annex. The cleaning person will dispose of garbage.

Clean up and Closing

It is assumed that the house will be left in orderly fashion. Prior to your departure, place used sheets in bathroom hamper. Leave used towels on racks.

Please restock wood box on back porch for trash burners.

Thanks for keeping Westwoods in shape for all to use. We hope your visit will be a pleasurable one.