Log Entry: May 23 
        
         Well, it is official, we have the trophy for Class A 3rd place! We also crossed
        the starting line in third place on our way to the Azores. Since we are on our way
        it means we have most of our "things" fixed. We are down to one computer,
        although my brother Kenny, who joined us for the rest of the voyage, did bring his
        computer also.(back to 2 computers).
         Our time in Bermuda was focused on getting everything shipshape and ready
        for the next 2000 miles to the Azores. We expect this portion of our journey to take
        2 weeks or less with no problems. We did some work to keep water out of the boat
        and we will sail with a true respect for the ocean and the weather. We will not be
        as vulnerable as we were on our first leg.  Follow along to see how we fare.
         The weather in Bermuda was more negative than positive. We had a few days
        of nice clear bright weather, but the balance was cloudy, overcast, damp and
        windy. The wind caused us several problems on the dock as we had various boats
        tied to us. The extra tension on our anchor caused it to loosen twice.  What happens
        then is what I call a "goat rodeo". We all run around pulling, pushing, throwing and
        yelling to try and stop these boats from banging into one another and the sea wall.
        We must have been successful because when all is over there was no damage, but
        there was some excitement. I had to reset my anchor a few times so I also got
        additional experience with "Med" mooring...(the way they typically moor to a
        seawall in Europe). Everybody drops an anchor 150 ft. or more away from the wall
        and backs to the wall. The anchor holds you away from the wall. Your stern lines
        hold the stern reasonably stable and you get on and off your boat on a plank.  It is
        best to find the widest plank available.  Ours was 10 inches or so. There are no
        pilings so bumpers separate you from the boat next to you. Under general
        circumstances you develop a good relationship with boats on either side of you as
        each of you is dependent on the other. It is certainly different than we are used to
        in the US, but it does make better use of space as well as insuring that you meet the
        people around you.
         Back to our journey. As noon today approached I think we were all getting
        butterflies for the start to another leg of our journey. We pulled away from the
        dock first and anchored in the far side of the harbor to do our final stowing,
        cleaning and making everything as water tight as possible. With about 15 minutes
        to the start we pulled anchor, raised the main and unfurled the staysail. Kenny
        made us look good for the start. As we started, we unfurled the genoa and started
        to get ready to set the spinnaker once we cleared the harbor. Now we are sailing
        Northeast at 6-7 kts, in 4-6 ft seas with a 20 kt breeze from a little North of West. 
         We're on our way!