(Marblehead, MA)- Saturday was the start of the 35th Marblehead to
Halifax race and although the wind was light, nearly 80 boats set off in
the afternoon for the 360nm race. The boats cross the Gulf of Maine,
pass Cape Sable, reach the Labrador Current and end up in Halifax
sometime this week. The racing teams can be followed on Yellowbrick
Tracker- http://www.marbleheadtohalifax.com/page/8927.Many J offshore teams love to do this incredibly challenging race, despite somewhat difficult conditions like ships, ferries, "pea soup" fog, cold water, rain and overcast skies. For many, it's the "means to an end", the end being the gorgeous harbor of Halifax and the wonderful cruising areas nearby that are a rare treat for those who've partaken in the more sybaritic pursuits in life-- cruising way, way "downeast" can be simply breath-taking!
Over half of PHRF 2 division are J/Teams. Having proven they can sail their boat extremely quick and clean house last year in the Nova Scotia offshore circuit, Mark Surrette's team on the J/111 BLAST should also be in the hunt for silverware. For more Marblehead to Halifax Race sailing information
