Entering the Gulf Stream, Day 3June 16, 2016Day three of the Annapolis Bermuda Race, Arcadia enters the Gulf Stream. We got bogged down leaving the Bay as our steering linkage failed and required an emergency repair, but we overtook several boats during the night as we said goodbye to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and headed for the Gulf Stream.
Only 178 Miles To BermudaJune 14, 2016Lovely Stars Knocks The Pain Out Of Your Arse Tuesday June 14 0100 watch 178 miles from our destination Just a few clouds interspersed among an amazing display of stars. The Big Dipper is close to the horizon to the north almost touching the horizon. The winds are light and variable out of rhe WNW. Our weather
Video of A2B Race StartJune 13, 2016Enjoy this video of the race start last Friday! Annapolis to Bermuda Race Start from Live More! on Vimeo.
Is Arcadia Out In Front?June 13, 2016Hey, check out the highlighted pink boat icon . . . that’s Arcadia! Based on time of departure, Arcadia appears to be in the lead in the Spinnaker 1 class. Leaderboard at 10:44 am shows Arcadia, Pos 1, 297 NM to go/487 sailed with FT est 14 June 21:28. Gallant, Pos 2, FT est 14 June 22:31. Integrity,
River Walk on the Farm: Boots and BinosJune 12, 2016The Downstream Project will be co-sponsoring and capturing the “River Walk on the Farm” hosted by Bobby and Jeanne Whitescarver on their farm in Swoope, Virginia. The Downstream Crew will be videotaping this celebration event and documenting the many excellent presentations, in a feature-rich environment. Although the event is now full subscribed, we will be sharing
Squalls and Light Show, June 13June 12, 20160900-1130 25 knot winds from the south west. Hit 14.5 on surfing the backside of one 10 footer. Incredible squall and light show last night courtesy of mother nature. Squalls started about 1200. Took a few breakers from the stern. Thankful we took a northerly route, we have a feeling those to our south and west