We've got everyone on the low side and are putting the accelerator down.
Glassy conditions are less than optimal. More soon.
1622 hrs CDT 7-20-09
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We've got everyone on the low side and are putting the accelerator down.
Glassy conditions are less than optimal. More soon.
1622 hrs CDT 7-20-09
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5kts on 7 kts of WS HDG 39 Degrees. The fleet has closed the gap a bit on us. Had the DH- Legacy in shore of us for part of the am. Breeze is getting light. Working to maintain Boat speed.
It's looking like a Tuesday finish unless the breeze picks up.
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(Photo credit L. Sandoval/ Scott Seifert trims in the approach to Pt. Betsie)
Team Karma spent a great evening and night off the coast of Michigan. A Spectacular sunset led the way to a starry night where optimal boat speed was the objective.
With many faster boats in eyeshot of our position, the team remains focused on the completion of "leg 1" of the race.
At the writing of this brief- the early morning watch is enjoying the start of a great sunrise and bidding farewell to the crescent moon.
Until later....
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Crossing tacks with the lead two 40.7s, SeaLark , and a 395 in our plan to clear Big Sable point.
Offshore of us we have a couple of multis.
Nice afternoon heat- time to peel off some layers.
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Crossing tacks with the lead two 40.7s, SeaLark , and a 395 in our plan to clear Big Sable point.
Offshore of us we have a couple of multis.
Nice afternoon heat- time to peel off some layers.
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We have Raven a beam of us and have had her as such for much of today. M32,Farr 40's all around.
Sunny afternoon helps keep the chill off from last night.
Spent much of last night with Split Decision in shore of us. Great wind to which we were able to maintain good boat speed. When the lights came on this am- We noted her to have fallen back significantly. Visible- but a speck in the horizon.
Crew is in good spirits compliments of the Eggs & Sausage Breakfast from Chez Marty.
Good Boat speed now- have to go.
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Well it's been a bit of an up winmd race. We've all been getting our share of the port side rail.
As the sun came up today. We got some good news- but there is so much work to do.
As of 1413 CDT- the Sandy coast of Michigan welcomes us. The sun is out to warm us up from a chilly night.
More Soon.
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Chez Marty's menu had Turkey brst Sandwiches for lunch. It's been ALL ABOUT weight to leeward side. We may get to see the Sat night Fireworks in the Southern Horizon.
The lights will be going down soon- time to get movin!
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HDG 019 1.32 kts. Oscillating breeze. Just changed from #1 to 1.5 to 0.5oz and back in the first bit of time. Wind is very light.
Split D and the rest of the gang are just offshore of us.
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The above photo serves as the reminder of what this race is all about for KSG.
Going North FAST!
A pleasant night with much accomplished. One of the team's last great views of our fair city. Gotta love the view. G'night Chi-town!
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Team KSG sits in 1st at the MAC break for the BC series.
In what was probably the nicest sailing evening of the season, KSG got around the course in very fine form. Adding a new bottle of MGR to the cabinet, The team got it together tonight. Outside of a minor "tactical kink" in week 4, the team has had a good Wednesday night series.
Team KSG named Jason Veatch as " player of the month" for his stellar performance in the Chicago Nood. He has become quite the bowperson and commands the pointy end.
Mid- Season BC STATS (Weeks 1-7)
2-2-1-18DNC*-2-4-1
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