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July 18, 2021, 1600
News Flash! Jason sends an update on the first 24 hours aboard Callisto:
The first 24 hours have been good. Callisto was able to have a good start despite a large armada of spectator boats. The wind was blowing 8-10 knots and then built up to 14 knots off Catalina Island. The fleet headed north to Santa Barbara Island before making the last tack onto starboard (which is the tack for 80% of the race). Overnight the wind remained in the 8-12 range with a heavy marine layer. The wind built to 15 knots but the crew is still waiting for the wind to shift to the northeast.
The boat is performing well but there are a few gear gremlins to deal with. Go Go Callisto!
July 18, 2021, 0400
Good night of sailing moving out of the Channel Islands past Santa Barbara and San Nicolas Islands in 12 knots of breeze. Nice shot of Catalina Island from the crew last evening. Still heading upwind, Division 2 and 3 boats beginning to spread out.