After I crossed the Nantucket Shoals it became a glorious day! Cloudless sky, fresh wind and a completely flat sea, in the lee of the islands. And the boat roaring on at hull speed, a steady 7.5 knots. No Man's Land, the last obstacle before Brenton Reef (the entrance to Newport, and the finish line), is only 3 miles away. But now, early evening local time, the inevitable happens: the wind dies out again... And so goes my speed. But, even if we get completely becalmed tonight, Jurrien calculated that, to win from Dick on handicap, I have to finish within 20 hours and 8 minutes from him. That is before noon tomorrow. Now, with a mere 30 miles to go, that should be possible!

KEEP GOING!!!

Bart

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