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 Robert
The captain, the diesel mechanic, the webmaster, the PE teacher ... but most importantly DAD and HUSBAND
Born in 1968 (as a man I am proud of my age) in Vienna, Austria
Raised and schooled in Austria; graduated with a MS in Petroleum Engineering in the 90s (not soo proud of my studies ... HAHA)
Worked for US multinationals both operational and in consulting for 12 years; lived the American dream for 8 years
Started Sailing in 2002, but found my love to the elements of wind, water, ... in early teens when windsurfing ... so I am not that new to sailing after all
Sold our house and belongings in April 2003, bought a sailboat in May, stopped working in Sep; sailing the oceans since Nov 2003
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Niki 
The first mate, the cook, the writer, the teacher of all other disciplines ... and the best looking crew member ... J ... (objective judgement of the Webmaster)
Born in 19?? (sorry sworn to secrecy) in Vienna, Austria
Raised and schooled in Austria
Worked for 8 years in travel industry until becoming a full-time mom in 1997
Started Sailing in 2002, thought this was the craziest idea ever, but supposely likes it now (subjective comment of Webmaster)
Agreed in 2003 to try it out for a year with her crazy husband on the big seas
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 Sebastian
Swab #1, Benjamin's best friend, our conscious, our policemen, the gentle one ... but most importantly a great kid
Born in 1997 in Palo Alto, CA, USA
Raised in California until the age of 7
The kid with the best memory I can think of
A great companion and bigger brother ... OK I guess I need to stop bloating about my son
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Benjamin 
Swab #2 (the not so patient one), Sebastian's best friend, our clown, our wild kid ... but most importantly a great kid too
Born in 1999 in Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Raised in California until the age of 4
The kid with the best sense of humor I can think of
A fun companion and smaller brother ... OK time to stop bloating again
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