Apparently an O'Day and a number of kayakers had to be rescued. No issues in the Island class I am told (29 Hobie's including a Getaway and a Hobie 16 were registered... most of them were Islands).The event was cancelled at the demand of the Coast Guard and racers were informed either on the water or at CP 1. A number of the guys are still going on un-officialy. Penguinman, who is our lead engineer, on a 2015 Hobie Mirage Adventure Island is at the last check point and about a day from Key Largo I believe.

The Islands are prefect for this event. Pedal, sail, reef, furl, disassemble, portage, stable, carry gear and pretty fast in all modes. Pedaling is what really makes it work as a product and REALLY work in this event. The MiragDrive works very well. You can have to paddle/pedal literally all day at times in the event. No other craft can do that comfortably and efficiently like the Islands.