The fleet is off and reaching for the Cape, certainly accompanied by a military escort by now as the first of the waypoints imposed on the fleet was only 5 or 6 miles from the start line. The first boat could be rounding any moment (10:40 local).

The start went off quickly and without incident - Key Sailing sailed through the break ahead on Semp Toshiba, but continued off-shore as Semp Toshiba bore off for the course, taking advantage of the longshore current. Will Key Sailing be able to take advantage of the extra height? We'll see!