Race Progress

[pogen]

[Travieso]

Speeds are already dropping significantly for the folks up north. From 6 and 7s in the past few days to sub 5... That can't be a good sign of things to come. Even Hecla up front seems to be seeing a significant slow down. Will be curious to see if SW, Id and Cul can close the gap.

I'm also waiting with anticipation to see if Jeff goes up the mast to replace the masthead spinnaker block. With the lighter conditions it seems he will want that sail up.

[AlanH]

Solar Wind, Culebra, Taz!! and Idefix, looking good, or at least good-ish..

[Sparky]

The written logs from the racers are great! I so wish I was out there again, but working in an office all day has its merits...like being able to strategize how to get back to the starting line in 2012!

Thanks Bob and Rob for getting all this together. Looking forward to seeing you in Hanalei in a couple weeks :-)

[haulback]

I can hear from here in British Columbia the whining and sniveling from all the other race vets as well, reading the logs and wishing they were out there sharing in the thrills, spills and fun of it all.

As am I......


Jim/Haulback

[Travieso]

I've been tracking how each boat is progressing relative to the leader from roll call to roll call. Not sure if it is interesting to the rest of you:

[Solstice]

I too have been following the race with great interest...... It is very inspiring to us that haven't done it!

Travieso, thank you for posting the progress report, it's very interesting.

Steve

[Travieso]

Here is the latest progress table. Added 12hr runs so see any changes in conditions. Clearly some boats are slowing down. Dream, Hecla and WW, all seem to have found the light airs...

[pogen]

[jakmang]

Here are some of the 9am PDT positions plotted on the 10am PDT wind forecast.