102 miles to Cocoa

Today we have the 2nd longest leg of the race, from Jupiter to Cocoa Beach, as the crow flies is 102 miles.  Last year teams sailed around 130 miles and didn't get to the beach until after 10PM.... luckily the forecast is not looking to put us in the situation today.  The forecast is for East wind 5-10 increasing to 10-15.  This would mean a beam reach which would be very fast if the wind is up.  We shall see, I don't want to make any premature predictions like I did yesterday!  Well it's time to head down to the boat, we have to drive to the starting area as the beach just outside the hotel is not suitable and we have to be sure to avoid the turtle nests that liter the beach.  Stay tuned for more updates from Cocoa if we are still functioning.