Finally left the dock at 7:36 a.m. on November 12. Hoping to be across the Gulf Stream around dawn tomorrow. Rushing to publish this before I loose service, so please excuse any typos!

Final weather briefing – we have a window!!! The biggest challenge will be getting across the Gulf Stream before a cold front comes up; after that the passage should be pleasant.

There are boats all around us as we leave Chesapeake Bay – by sunset this evening we may not be able to see anyone!

All happy to be on our way!