First, we would like to thank all of friends and family for their support, well wishes, cookies, and half way party presents. And a special thanks to Alex and Melinda. The solitude and lots of time to think without distractions makes you realize (again) how important friends and family are.
We had a blazing start with 20 + knots out the G8 only to find it super light outside. We expected initial light conditions, but not like this - and the forecast doesn't look to improve any time soon. The actual wind direction is also not what was forecasted - which hopefully explains our current position and track. We aren't alone - we can see about 8 other boats close to us, which is rare for this stage in the race. It is damp, overcast, and drizzly, but we've seen fin and humpback whales, dolphins, a few sea birds (no albatross, Ian), and lots of little jellies with a "sail". It is also fairly dry down below. The jetboil (galley) and bucket (head) are working quite well.
These first few days are always rough. We are acclimatizing to life 24-7 bouncing about at an angle, damp clothes, lack of sleep, heavy foulies and safety gear. Our muscles ache and our heads are foggy. THese are the also first memories to be forgotten once we hit the violet blue waters, the starry nights, and the warm tradewinds.
Peace Out, Shana and Mark, Team War Pony
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