“Close — that’s all we know how to do, make it close. That’s part of the DNA of the team, just keep grinding it out. We just put ourselves way in the back of the pack in the regatta, so we’re kinda use to it. I wish we didn’t do it that way, it’s not good for our ulcers or our heart. It’s what we do.”  - PUMA Skipper Ken Read on closing the gap on Camper to take third place in the Miami In-Port Race. (Ian Roman/Volvo Ocean Race) High-res

“Close — that’s all we know how to do, make it close. That’s part of the DNA of the team, just keep grinding it out. We just put ourselves way in the back of the pack in the regatta, so we’re kinda use to it. I wish we didn’t do it that way, it’s not good for our ulcers or our heart. It’s what we do.” 

- PUMA Skipper Ken Read on closing the gap on Camper to take third place in the Miami In-Port Race. (Ian Roman/Volvo Ocean Race)

1. The so-called SuperMoon is, in fact, super. Man was it big and bright coming up over the horizon! Blinding. Sailing last night was no different than sailing during the day: you could see waves and wind on the water, and the sails were lit well enough for strobe-free trimming. We wondered what affect, good or bad, it might have on the tides and currents through the countless Caribbean and Bahamian islands we’ll be passing over the next couple of days. Leg 6 day 14 blog from Amory onboard PUMA’s Mar Mostro. High-res

1. The so-called SuperMoon is, in fact, super. Man was it big and bright coming up over the horizon! Blinding. Sailing last night was no different than sailing during the day: you could see waves and wind on the water, and the sails were lit well enough for strobe-free trimming. We wondered what affect, good or bad, it might have on the tides and currents through the countless Caribbean and Bahamian islands we’ll be passing over the next couple of days.

Leg 6 day 14 blog from Amory onboard PUMA’s Mar Mostro.