Murphy Strikes

In an attempt to stay out of the deluxe accomodations shown at left, the race organizers have decided to delay until Wednesday morning as there is a significant tropical low off Florida that is working its way up the coast. Few of us dream of sailing in 35-40 knot winds headed the wrong direction and that is what currently is happening in the Atlantic. We are so disappointed as the weather here is nothing short of gorgeous and it would be a beautiful day to head out.

The only ones ecstatic are those who are still working frantically on their boats - a truly astonishing phenomenon that we have commented on all week. We have seen heads replaced (ie. toilets), new engines installed, anchors welded and more money spent at West Marine than you could imagine. The local vendors are certainly happy as this gives them another two days of business.

Bottom line: you don't mess with mother nature (or Murphy). Another night of crab dip and football - based on the picture, it could be worse.