Aloha Westward Fans!
It's time for the 50th running of the Transpac and there are 90 entries! Even though Westward isn't going, two of her crew are! I (Alli) am aboard J World's Hula Girl and Graham is aboard Mr. Bill. After sailing so many miles together, it'll be different to instead be competitors, but it's still nice to know we'll end up in Hawaii together!
The first group of boats started yesterday and it looks like they made it out to Catalina in great time. Catalina is the only mark of the course--after that the next stop is Diamond Head! Hula Girl starts tomorrow and the weather is looking decent. Hopefully it holds up for Saturday and Mr. Bill as well!
Given the chance, both Graham and I will be blogging. You can also download the YB tracker and find out all kinds of information here: https://2019.transpacyc.com/race-info
Today is all about final details and prep--and getting a good night's sleep! Looking forward to hopping aboard and heading offshore tomorrow!
Alli
