2013 Atlantic Cup sails out of Charleston

Dem Boys from Charleston on the Icarus!

After an exciting start out of the Charleston harbor, which saw multiple lead changes between #116 Icarus and #118 Bodacious Dream, the bulk of the fleet headed on ENE track to get out towards the Gulf Stream.  Throughout the night, the teams experienced multiple squalls and wind speeds spiked close to 40 kts.  Coupled with a moonless night it had to make for tense moments.  The team that seemed to push the hardest and make the most of the conditions was #54 Dragon who did a nice job of balancing getting in the Stream, but still maintaining northerly progress.

To view more of the race start report click here.

The sailboat Icarus is carrying two sailors with Charleston roots, and to listen to their report about the harrowing overnight conditions at sea click here.

#116 is in it to win it

To view past blog entries from the 2012 Atlantic Cup click here.

2013 Atlantic Cup race schedule

Icarus leaving Charleston under full sail