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~Sea Salts~

Craig Bach~

Not your typical Dad--when he hears there's a hurricane coming he gets out his surfboard! No swell, not a problem, he’ll pull out his skateboard. Wanting to keep up with his family he also achieved a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo. He's always reading several books at a time, and if he writes you an e-mail it's inevitably three pages long. One of Austin's innovative 'green builders', he is known for environmentally friendly building and design of custom homes, he also built a church, and a dormitory for the University of Texas. Many described Craig as a visionary. His lifelong dream has been to sail around the world. Fortunately his family is willing to indulge him! Because of his tenacity he will challenge the status quo, speaking his mind, living and seeing life as adventure.

~Lauren Bach

She laughs a lot, thinks outside the box, and empowers everyone around her. After a conversation with Lauren you feel anything is possible. Somehow she managed to launch Lauren Bach Realty while raising four kids, at times even home schooling them. Because she enjoys participating in her family’s lives, she achieved a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo, and learned to surf (oh yes! at a surf camp solely for women). In preparation for the adventure ahead she volunteered her time to the Austin Yacht Club’s Jr. Sailing Program. Coach Steve Gay snagged her as his assistant for the high school sailing team. Her passion for community service is rivaled only by her passion for life. Lauren is the kind of charismatic, vibrant person you want as your best friend...

~Sea Squirts~

Tracy Bach~

Twenty-year-old Tracy is a talented artist proficient in many media. At the age of 17 she was commissioned to paint a mural for a downtown Austin business, and she preformed design work for an Austin advertising agency directed toward youth. She placed "Best in Show" when competing in a Visual Arts Competition receiving a scholarship. Her love for travel, interest in people and other cultures inspired her to go on a nine month Rotary exchange in Strasbourg, France. Her travels have taken her to Mexico, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Canada, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Germany and Austria She is fluent in French and proficient in Spanish, which puts her the challenging position of language tutor on Kai O’hana. Self-motivated, analytical and grounded, she constantly is working on herself. In her commitment for improvement, she obtained a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo. Her basic philosophy is “If it makes you unhappy then you shouldn’t do it.”

~Preston Bach

Seventeen-year old Preston loves the water, a true Kai Kane. He dives, fishes, surfs, and sails in competitive small boats. Austin Yacht Club awarded him the Ron W. Harden Memorial Trophy for most improved junior male sailor. He enjoys challenges, so he set his goals to achieve a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo and passed the rigorous testing to become a lifeguard. When he is a not doing daredevil feats like driving on-road vehicles off road, skateboarding, or mountain biking, he is a singer and songwriter. He enjoys being with the family and his dad is his best friend. He knows what he wants, and he generally knows how to do it (or at least who to ask!). Preston’s ambition makes him a dreamer, with big ideas. Every time he turns around it seems like he’s got another great idea. He’s unbelievably practical, patient, and almost always finding a workable solution for any problem. Preston helps inspire everyone around him to greatness. He's that brother you adore because the minute you're ready to kill him— the next he makes you laugh despite yourself...

Sara Bach~

Sixteen-year old Sara is a budding filmmaker. She constantly comes up with new and wonderful ideas that would make the world a better place. She is a controversial family figure, challenging those around her to be their best. Outspoken, creative, and energetic, she is a skilled sailor and fearless competitor. Austin Yacht Club awarded her with the Ron W. Harden Memorial Trophy for most improved female junior sailor. This is somebody you want on your team. She loves to tag along with her brother and father on their crazy daredevil adventures. When it comes to sports she is always willing to give it a try. Sara is one tough cookie and has achieved the rank of first-degree black belt in Taekwondo. She loves to sing, dance, swim, surf, skate, photograph, create art, read and learn all about life, and play volleyball. Children gravitate to Sara, because they see through her tough exterior. Because of her spirit and the determination and passion, which she goes about everything, she is often mistaken for about five years older that she really is. Given her age, she is quite capable and thoughtful, without having lost any of the innocence.

~Alexis Bach

Fourteen-year old Alexis, loves to swim, surf, eat chocolate, and read books about dragons, romance, action, and comedy. She is studying photography. Her favorite subjects to photograph are nature and animal life. Adventuresome, passionate, kind, thoughtful and lovable, she's a daydreamer at heart. Not to be out done by her brother and sisters she achieved a second-degree black in Taekwondo and would participate in the high school sailing practices. In her first Opti race she took first place. Alexis is friendly, she will talk to anyone she meets and would make a friend a day if she tried. She's always up for anyone's crazy idea, and often thinks up a few of her own... Even though she is the youngest person in the family, she has the ability to have razor-sharp scrutiny of all situations, which makes her a force to reckon with should she be crossed, though her demeanor is almost always one of calm consideration. She consistently proves her abilities as a young adult by understanding more of the world than others her age. Being the peacemaker, she reminds those around her to be ever light hearted, in harmony and to enjoy the moment.

~Stowaways~

Chad Adams~

Twenty-one year old Chad is close to every member of the Bach family. His modest goal in life is "to learn everything". Chad transformed himself from a troubled teen (outwardly expressed as all black clothing, dreadlocks and a scowl) into the remarkable young man he is today. A skilled learner, he is specializing in photography, entrepreneurialism, and mechanics. At times witty and sarcastic, Chad is endlessly entertaining. He is also a tireless troubleshooter, harnessing his determination in order to solve any problem that arises. He's the guy you call when the computer goes down, the boat engine breaks, or when you just need a good friend to laugh with. His hobbies include bicycling, photography, reading, movies, music, drums, the didgeridoo, hiking, and learning not to sink...

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