Dad's arrival on December 7th in Ft. Lauderdale was everything we had hoped for and more - our family thanked the local committee and all of the other supporters around the world who have made this possible - Ham Operators, Restauranteurs, Hoteliers, Friends, Yachties, Sponsors and the Media - click here for the record of the trip on his story (updated 12/13/01)

His return generated lots of press - a few of the stories can be found in the following pop-up menu:
Recent Articles
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This endeavor is only possible due to the generous contributions of a dedicated group of SPONSORS!!! - please click here to see the list of those who have supported this effort
Click here for a great new option to check his latest position - this site is sponsored by the New Zealand/Western Australia ham operators net - you'll need to type in dad's call sign KB6TAM to access his latest position
Visit Dad's official web sites developed and hosted by Raytheon - www.dclark.com, or the site so generously hosted by the fabulous Selmer Instrument Company
He finally departed on this monumental journey at noon on December 5th, 1999. As he sailed through the 17th Street Bridge in Ft. Lauderdale and out of sight, we were at the same time heavy hearted and relieved. I was there to see him depart as was Lynda Clark (wife), Jeff and Nathan Clark (son and grandson) and Milda Isenberg (a friend and sponsor)
Read David Clark's Installments in USA Today During His 2nd Solo Bid a Few Years Ago
USA Today Installment dated January 14, 1993 The first story in the series for USA Today
USA Today Letter dated February 19, 1993 Dad leaves Florida and begins the journey in the Bahamas
USA Today Letter dated July, 1993 Trouble off Equador and thoughts of quitting
USA Today Letter dated November, 1993 Plenty more mechanical trouble then departure for Tahiti
USA Today Installment dated April 22, 1994 Al Neuharths meets and befriends Dad in Tahiti
USA Today Installment dated August, 1994 A long run to Australia
USA Today Installment dated September , 1994 A rough trip to Papeete
To the right is a photo of Dad and Mickey next to the liferaft so generously donated by Poul Jensen of Viking Lifesaving Equipment in Miami. Viking and Hornblower Marine Services teamed together under the lead of HMS President/COO John Waggoner to present the liferaft at Ferries '99 in Ft. Lauderdale in November of 1999.

We all sleep better knowing that Dad is equiped with this fine piece of Viking lifesaving equipment!!
One of the very best articles on Dad, written by long time supporter Stan Garber of the Selmer Instrument Company, can be found on the Selmer web page. Check this article out if you want a good idea of why this goal is so important to my father