Navigator’s Log #11

June 21, 2026

Well, we are still in The Hole.

We fought hard overnight, keeping Running Tide moving and doing everything we could to work through the light, unstable air. But as the sun came up, the breeze finally gave up on us. For the moment, it is all stop.

We are not alone out here. A good chunk of the fleet is caught in the same battle, all trying to claw their way to the edge of this hole and find the next breath of air. Looking at the tracker, the instruments, and the horizon, it seems like most of us have come to the same conclusion: 270 degrees is the quickest way out.

Always fun to restart the race with only 130 nautical miles to go.

For now, it is 30% eyes on the computers and 70% eyes on the horizon. The routing, tracker, GRIBs, and competitor positions all matter, but in conditions like this, the real answer may come from a ripple on the water, a cloud line, or the first hint of pressure showing itself before anyone else sees it.

The crew is quiet, focused, and ready. Running Tide may be parked for the moment, but this race is far from over.

— Jonesy
Navigator, Running Tide