And they’re off! Leg 2 of the Mini Transat is underway!
Light winds and a clean start
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The start of Leg 2 of the Mini Transat
The start of Leg 2 of the Mini Transat took place today at 1315 local Canary Island time! Peter was in great spirits, the boat was ready and all the fleet needed was more breeze!
The start was postponed by 15 minutes to allow the last boats that were towed out of the port to make it to the starting area due to the lack of wind. Peter stayed near the committee boat and had a good start. With winds being 2-4 knots and current from the incoming tide, the fleet condensed at the starting line but no one was over early!
The next 24-36 hours will be a test of the skippers patience as racing will be close until they are clear of the Canary Islands. There is a full moon tonight which is helpful to keep an eye on boats and keep pressing forward!
Click on the link below to track Peter as he races solo, unassisted, across the Atlantic!
Leg 2 Tracking Link
Watch the video from Day 9 on YouTube! Click on the image above or HERE
As the fleet slowly sailed away from the island of La Palma, Tenerife made an appearance through the clouds!
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