On behalf of the Wet Dogs -- Ambassadors for the 2000-Mile Paving the Way Tour, I would like to thank Kachemak Gear Shed for being open, having available necessary marine equipment and gear in stock, and being so helpful, not to mention all their good suggestions.

Unfortunately, local companies who carry Bombardier parts are not able to have any personal watercraft parts available to sell in Kachemak Bay, because of the ban on personal watercraft.

Thanks also to NAPA for their ideas and replacement parts.

Thanks to the Alaska State Troopers who just happened to be flying by when they saw three craft on Karluk Reef outside the Kenai River. Thank you for stopping to see if anyone was in danger.

Thanks to the Anchor Point Load Launch Crew for picking up and delivering from river to trailer to beach and back and forth a number of times. You guys rock. Again, since these Class A boats, namely jet skis and wave runners, were not allowed into Kachemak Bay, even though they needed emergency repairs, we made it work. It took longer, it was harder, however, the Wet Dogs were on top of their game despite a few of them with fever. They were able to meet their support boat on Sunday at Port Graham, so only 1,800 more miles to go. Stay tuned.

Thanks to Sea-Doo, Honda, Yamaha for making four- stroke machines that are quieter, more efficient and totally green machines. I love the built-in stereo, hand warmers, GPS, depth finder, extra fuel storage, transfer pump, bilge pump, gee, it's way more exciting than my skiff.

Thank you, John Lang, for choosing the Memory Maker to be your support vessel.

Thank you, Ron Paye Jr. and Gina Poths, for teaching me how to ride like the wind. I look forward to training with the Wet Dog pros when I get to Naknek.

You, too, can track the Wet Dog Ambassadors by going to their Web site -- www.wetdograce.com. Click onTracking the Ambassadors. They will have updated footage of their journey on their site and on You Tube.

I'm really hoping that in the future Homer will get behind personal watercraft and that we can find an area where these guys can ride without someone complaining. When this race happens, it's going to be international and bring about good will and help Alaska towns economically. This potentially could be bigger than the Iditarod.

One last note, these craft are used daily in rescue and recovery operations all over the world. From what I've seen, these high-end toys are a lot safer than some of the boats I've seen. Type A watercraft should not be discriminated against.

Thanks for your support,

Brenda Hays, member

Wet Dog Race Support Team