July 5 Daily Report - All Boats Pointed to Maui
by Race Committee, July 5th, 2014
Nine boats started this morning in a light easterly breeze and overcast skies. But the downwind start meant that the spinnakers were hoisted to add a heap of colour to an otherwise somber day. String Theory was the first to cross the start line, but Longboard was the first to hoist a kite and leapt out front. As the rest of the fleet got their spinnakers up, positions changed rapidly. The winds continued light as the boats got away from the start area off Brotchie Ledge, but they are were making steady progress towards Race Rocks with Longboard and New Haven out in front.
The front fleet of 6 boats that started on Thursday were making progress down the Washington Coast after a day and night of light winds. Passpartout has the early lead in this group, followed by Turicum and Losloper (who may be using his engine – one of the perks of being in Cruising Division).
The question will be whether the second fleet will find any wind to propel them out of Juan de Fuca Strait and whether the first fleet will find a wind zone out of a confused weather pattern to keep their head start.
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Type: Tripp 47Skipper: Gib Black
Port: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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"Beginning with the first running of the Vic-Maui Race in 1965, I have followed the previous participants routing, finishes and associated weather components with great interest and intrigue. A few of my friends have competed and completed the race and all speak of the challenging yet gratifying conditions, tactics and not least, the great send off in beautiful Victoria B.C. The cold aspects of the race have previously kept me from entering the race at bay, having been raised in Hawaii and spending so much time there in the warm ethos. However, it is finally time to lean forward and enter the 2022 race and cast aside any trepidation. In the anticipation of finally participating in the 2022 race, this coming December and Christmas, Santa promises to bring me my first pair of sailing boots!
I believe my boat, a Tripp 47, is very competitive and embodies the synergy and nucleus of a formidable and capable crew. The crew have sailed thousands of ocean and inland racing miles and have earned my admiration and respect. The boat crews numerous completed Transpacs, PacCups and other offshore races that they have sailed with me on, is a testament to their determination and competitive nature. They deserve this new opportunity for an enhanced northern latitude to southern latitude race, and to experience the humbleness and satisfaction that this race has the potential to exude. My crew and myself are all looking forward with eager anticipation to joining our Canadian pals and accompanying esprit de corps, for the 2022 Vic-Maui Race.
Aloha,
Gib"
