the sailors, the centerboard, the gear, the weather

There's Paul, left, and Alan, seemingly not in a smiling mood, as they worked on the Core Sound 20 Dawn Patrol a few weeks ago.  Modifications have been completed, I understand, including the weighted centerboard.  

I had expected to see piles and piles of gear as they prepared to head south soon to the Everglades Challenge, but instead nothing but neat organization.  I admire that.  They've done this race a few times and know what they are doing.

And the weather forecast, a couple of days out, is looking pretty good.  Have a safe trip south, guys.