He would have pitchpoled a cat or tri by now
Great to get that e-mail; looks like he is clear of the majority of the wind/waves. His plan was to sail due south along 125W until he gets past the doldroms, then head further west to the Marquesas.
Second reef set and reduced headsail sounds like he had a wild ride out there; considering that he sailed out of SF Bay without any reefing aside from pinching up into the wind a bit.
The chocky bars went flying; and are scattered about the floor I bet!!