Back onto this thread since it's linked to the news page.

Already 15 at 120 on the beach and forecast to build. The weather guessers last night predicted the breeze would lay down a bit, and a few teams powered up their rigs in anticipation. But the diamonds have been re-tightened and the masts re-raked, as the hoped-for 10-15 evaporated overnight, leaving the fleet with another day of 15-20 in moderate seas. They'll likely finish in Ormond with something less than 15, but that's 80 miles north and a few hours away... little consolation when you're sore, tired, your hands hurt, and the gear is getting strapped on again.

As reported by Rick, the fleet will have an on-the-water escort for a few miles as they approach and exit the Cape. The last military-designated waypoint is nearly ten miles north of the point, keeping them off the beach for the first 20 miles of the leg.

Watch for another fast leg today - the start is in 20 minutes. Good luck, Tybee fleet!

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