Day 1

We're on our way! If you came out to see the start, you were probably disappointed as the fog was pretty thick. But, we all got off to a good start. We had a little surprise to see Palos Verdes emerge out of the fog so close an hour later.

But the wind filled in and we were off to the west end of Santa Catalina. The wind died just off the point.. you got the feeling California didn't want to let us go.

The wind picked up and we had the normal first tough night out on the sea. Getting used to watches, less sleep, muscles you forgot you had... the usual.

Sea life report... Harbor seal at the start line. Sunfish on the way to Catalina.

All for now..

Cheers,
Data.