ADVISORY/40-foot Powerboat Nordhavn Completes Around-the-World Odyssey; Friends, Family and Crew Celebrate Homecoming To Dana Point, June 30.

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ADVISORY...for Sunday (June 30)

For the crew of Nordhavn, the "ultimate sea trial" comes to a close this Sunday.

Over the past 26 weeks, employees of Pacific Asian Enterprises (P.A.E.) have piloted their smallest offshore production vessel, the Nordhavn 40, around the world in the most challenging performance test imaginable. During their voyage, the crew battled a typhoon in Micronesia and storms in the Mediterranean.

They crossed pirate-plagued waters of the South China Sea and the uncertain waters of the Red Sea. They transited two canals (Suez and Panama) and three oceans (Pacific, Indian and Atlantic). On Sunday, June 30, the crews' family, friends, supporters and sponsors will be at Harbor Lights in Dana Point to celebrate Nordhavn's return and share stories about this epic adventure.

What    The Welcome Home celebration for Nordhavn (a 40-foot
        production boat that has just successfully circumnavigated the
        globe) and its crew.

Who     The crew, their families, supporters and sponsors of Nordhavn

When    June 30, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where   Harbor Lights, 24707 Dana Drive, Dana Point, Calif.

Why     The purpose of the voyage, conceived by the P.A.E.
        staff and supported by the suppliers and equipment
        manufacturers featured on the vessel, was to
        demonstrate the capability and reliability of this
        off-the-shelf production boat. Additionally, PAE
        wanted to conduct the ultimate sea trail, evaluating
        the design of the vessel and its equipment in the
        most challenging conditions.

    Please note: This event is by invitation only, but open to the
media.