
Glenn and Marylou moments before the departure. |

Glenn takes daughters Claire and Nicola on a stroll prior to the start. |

Saying goodbye to mom and friend Damien |

Dan decides it's time to break out the champagne to mark the occasion. |

Claire, Glenn, Marylou and Nicola share a laugh |

Supporters come in all sizes. Mike made sure Glenn came to speak to his grade 5 class about his adventure. |

Glenn with business partner Steve Brossard who will continue to operate Wakefield Contracting in Glenn's absence. |

Glenn chats with sister Mary and brother-in-law Dan who provided delicious food and champagne for the occasion. |

Long time friends and sailing companions James, Peter and Michael are there to wish Glenn fair winds and following seas. |

Marylou, Claire and Nicola join the crew of Unit 35 Canadian Auxiliary Coast Guard in preparation to tow KimChow to the start line. |

Doing some last minute media interviews |

On departure day, Claire and Nicola decorate the main salon and nav station with family photos to keep me company. |

The nav station |

Safety harness in place... |

With her drive shaft sealed in accordance with the rules of the World Sailing Speed Record Council, Kim Chow is towed through Victoria's Inner Harbour to the start line. |

Under tow with start boat behind. |

Getting the spinakker ready to hoist moments before crossing the start line. |

Kim Chow's logo designed by local graphic designer Soren Henrich. |

Spinakker displays "Sword through Water" logo (KimChow translated to English), designed by Soren Henrich. |

The long awaited moment of crossing the start line. The dream begins. |

Under main and jib, Kim Chow is on her way. |

Happy to be finally underway |

Alone at the helm, Glenn heads off on his 28,000 mile journey. |