First day's practice was called off because a squall rolled through Porto Cervo with what looked like 2 more behind it. Instead of sailing, we spent the afternoon checking out ARGO, selecting our sails for measurement tomorrow (ISAF is here in force at this event!), and then went on a team run to prepare for weigh-in tomorrow at 9am. A small dinner, no more water and a 7am run should put us in a pretty safe spot to face the scales. Team chef Sally has promised us a big brunch after weigh-in. I haven't tasted bacon in weeks!

We have lift off. Next stop Sardinia.

Argo on Sailing Anarchy

Check out coverage on Sailing Anarchy: http://www.sailinganarchy.com. The story is titled "Anarchy in the ITA" from September 8, 2009.

Argo in Windcheck

Check out the article in Windcheck authored by Argo crew members Chad Corning and Molly Baxter. T-Minus 14 days until we arrive in Porto Cervo for the Melges 32 World Championships.

Yippee kay yay! Wild day. 20 knots + and gusts up to 30. One boat broke its mast. 14, 3, 5 today and third for the event.

Moms should be proud. We left the class party (on a castle) early last night to get some shut-eye (competative advantage). Day three. Game on. The breeze seems to have moderated overnight, but it's still forecast to blow. Racing should be done by 9 AM EST on Sunday.

The only boat racing that is happening in Cagliari today is happening off of the water.