Message from sea:

Bill is able to send and receive brief emails from the boat. Below is part of an email update that I received this afternoon. Mary Elizabeth is actually right in the middle of the pack according to the rally website.

...Anyway, so much for the light winds! We've had over 20 knot winds since the start of the race and have been sailing the whole time! So far I
figure we're averaging about 7 knots. Last night we decided to reduce sail since it was dark and to flatten out the boat...

St. Croix is fabulous. I have been enjoying Kerry and Trent's hospitality, getting to know Abigail (who is now 11 weeks old) and having fun with Phil the dog. Last night we had a great sushi dinner and today, after a delicious breakfast, we walked downtown with their neighbors Ann and David to watch the St. Croix Triathlon. St. Croix is green and lush and beautiful.