It is almost time for white flag for the first day of racing. My thermometer is reading 52 degrees. Water temp. is probably 20 degrees warmer than the air.

The wind is about 18 knots out of the north right now and is supposed to drop to 15 this afternoon. In other words, it is chilly and breezy. Small comfort that this is the warmest spot in the eastern United States.

Watching the boats that are already out, it almost is like watching iceboats -- they are just FLYING across the water.

Sixty-eight boats have signed up to brave the chill factor. There are 10 classes: A-Class, F-18HT, N 6.0, Hobie 20, Inter 20, Shark, Hobie 16, Hobie Wave, Low Portsmouth, High Portsmouth.

I'll try to keep you posted. I know you want to know how many are in each class, so I will try to get that to you soon.