Looks like a nice sail for the fleet again today - about 12 at 120 right now, forecast to build for a while, then lighten and clock a little as they get up the coast. It'll be interesting to see who goes in and who stays out on the rhomb. With a week's worth of easterlies, there should be some breeze offshore, but there have been big losses as well as big gains on this leg historically.

Expect to see today become several little races within the bigger picture. Folks have picked out who they want to beat, stay close to, or split from for leverage. Game plans in some cases are as simple as "ok, we're doing what that guy's not."

For those teams that are only going this far, its the last day and relief is only 100 miles away. For those continuing north, it'll be a much needed break to rest and recover a little. Steve Lohmayer of Tybee Island continues to sail with a very sore hand sprain and Chuck has a well-qualified back up sailor waiting in the wings.

For those that are arriving in Tybee with boats and hopes for the OBX 500, today will be like the passing of the baton. They'll anxiously watch the approaching weather, take some time on the beach after the boats come in to go over the leaders' rigs to see what's been working, and begin their final prparations (mostly mental) for the next start.

Good luck Tybee fleet!