Start Day, Long Pac 2009

It was a lot of prep and a few stumbles along the way (a few more work items, complicated delivery from Santa Cruz, breaking a spreader after practice Sunday, etc.), but race day is here for Heather and Nat.

Here's Elise leaving the dock this morning, ~1045, for the 1110 DH monohull start:

I think Nat is on the left and Heather is the grey-blue blur.

The weather forecast isn't great for the next few days (light air), but the progress out the gate seems reasonable, even if it's damp.

Good luck guys!