Day 1 - Aloha Magic

After many months of preparation the grand Pacific Cup 2012 (Division B)
was off to a grand start. The fleet was off to a breezy start (with
only one minor non-serious boat collision incident that we heard of).
The fleet worked their way through the Golden Gate and then split off
into a northerly bunch and a southerly bunch. Winds quickly calmed down
and the bulk of the day was spent slowly tacking back and forth in light
winds (3-7kts). As the sun set we crossed tacks with Tiki J and sailed
side by side framed in a beautiful back drop that only the ocean can
provide. Tea leaves and flower lei still intact on the bow of Tiki Blue
keeps the aloha spirit alive and well. We know that we have challenging
light air days ahead and hope to keep the boat moving until the wind
fills in on Thursday. The good thing about current conditions is nobody
is sick, wet and cold. In fact some of us had shorts and T shirts on.
The boats on the Thursday start will most likely have a great shot at
catching the other fleets if forecast stays intact. Its getting dark and
now the chill is in the air. A pod of whales swam up to us at sunset,
guiding us toward the open ocean and more wind. Time for some rest
while I'm off duty. Tyler and Alex sailing the boat. Cheers for now. Gary