I spoke with the crew at the send off party and they sound like they're ready for a fun race. Also sounds like they had a great start!
Hola,
Currently heading 165 degrees South in sunny skies and in steady 10-12 knots probably averaging 7 knots. Sailing on a reach with our new 3/4 oz spin out, new staysail spin and the pole just off the headstay about 12 miles off the Mexican coast. We had an amazing start at the boat end and hit the line right when the gun went off. We started with our main, staysail, and light genoa with Ron and Graham on bow, Steve, Tracy, Ric and Willie in the cockpit and Sam at the wheel. After passing Point Loma we put up the 2.2oz spin so we could point at the Coronado islands. Bypassing the leward of the furthest North island and leaving the the 2 other island south. A beauitful day and a great start to the race. The forecasts are for a slower race, so let's hope that the wind doesn't shutoff at night. We have made the decision to stay out away from the coastline at night. Tomorrow's position report will bring the decision to light.
Cheers,
Westward
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Currently heading 165 degrees South in sunny skies and in steady 10-12 knots probably averaging 7 knots. Sailing on a reach with our new 3/4 oz spin out, new staysail spin and the pole just off the headstay about 12 miles off the Mexican coast. We had an amazing start at the boat end and hit the line right when the gun went off. We started with our main, staysail, and light genoa with Ron and Graham on bow, Steve, Tracy, Ric and Willie in the cockpit and Sam at the wheel. After passing Point Loma we put up the 2.2oz spin so we could point at the Coronado islands. Bypassing the leward of the furthest North island and leaving the the 2 other island south. A beauitful day and a great start to the race. The forecasts are for a slower race, so let's hope that the wind doesn't shutoff at night. We have made the decision to stay out away from the coastline at night. Tomorrow's position report will bring the decision to light.
Cheers,
Westward
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