PV Race: Day Five

Report from J/65 "Brand New Day" during fifth day of San Diego to Puerto Vallarta race:

Feb. 27, 1538: Passed Cabo San Lucas at about 0430 this morning. Currently, 1/3 of the way across the gulf to Puerto Vallarta, with a 10-13 knot breeze coming from a heading of 330-340. Boat speed is steady at about 9 knots of speed, sailing now with the 2A spinnaker under beautiful skies, with Chris Isaak playing from the stereo.

Jeff Johnston of J/Boats has some incredible photos and video footage under sail, including sunsets. Photos from the top of the rig while under sail, and humpback whales in full breech. Dinner last night was filet mignon and lobster tails with a Peter Michael Cabernet and Chardonnay. This is what performance cruising is all about.

On a personal note…Happy Birthday to my wife, Heather on Feb 28th. Heather, this is a race you would have had fun on. – Jim Madden, BND

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