17-Jun-2023-Over the shelf-Day 2

 

17-Jun-2023

Over the shelf-Day 2

Wind Variable Seas 2ft, gathering

 

While the first day of the race is characterized by the activity of the start, the second day is about leaving the continental shelf behind, and arriving at the gulf steam current.  We just passed --- on the depth display, and expect to hit the gulf stream tonight.

As the race moves along, the pack spreads out.  Although there are 32 boats in the race, since last night we are now alone, and it may stay that way until the final hours before our arrival in Bermuda.

In offshore racing, once you are in the big blue ocean, you need to be your own problem solver and build those little victories.  There are two “on your own” moments in this race.  The first is when, late in day 2, the depth gauge flips from around 300 feet over the continental shelf, to “no reading”.  When I write that in the log, I always think of a final scene from the “Titanic” movie, and it’s a long way down!  The second is when, at the end of day 2, the boat enters the gulf stream.  When the prevailing winds and the prevailing seas meet the gulf stream current it creates a cacophony of sea state.

 

Weather: Rain early has given way to clear skies; a pod of dolphins swam by to say hi

Galley: Breakfast burritos, scones/turnovers, sandwiches, chicken parm casserole

Cookie of the day: Sailboats

 

 

Oceans are the friendliest bodies of water.

They always greet you with a wave.

 

“To reach a port we must set sail” - Franklin D. Roosevelt

 

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