1.What is your name?
John L. Gerbetz
2.Where are you from?
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
3.What is your occupation?
Retired
4.What did you do to deserve a place on this boat?
Because this is my grandsons' boat and I wanted to be with them. If my grandsons didn't have the boat, I wouldn't be on it.
5.Have you ever been sailing before?
Yes, with your papa. I've been fishing on Lake Erie for 74 years.
6.If Jesus won the boat and inherited the crew in a poker game, what changes do you think he would make?
He would add two apostles
7.What song do you think best characterizes this vessel?
"Roll Out the Barrel" or "Pirate's Life for Me"
8.What was the most memorable part of your sailing experience?
My first sail with Mike Cook and the Endeavor.
9.Will Aaron and Brian make it around the world alive?
I do think they will. I have all the confidence in the world... it will be something you will always be able to talk about and remember.
10.What advice would you give to Aaron and Brian?
All I can say is "Stay Healthy." When you are fishing "keep the lines tight"
and be careful.