The journey of a 1000 miles begins with the first hoist…

Canada’s Nathan Baron has set sail this morning to circumnavigate the Bahamas in his 21′ sloop called the “Boys and Girls Club of Canada”. Nathan and the minimus sailing team are working to be Canada’s sole entry in the 2009 4500-mile solo race from France to Brazil starting in September.

The weather looks light but favourable for his crossing of the Gulf Stream.

Forecast as of 10:04 am EST on January 11, 2009
Coastal Waters From Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef, Fl Out 20 Nm-
Waters From Deerfield Beach To Ocean Reef, Fl Extending From 20 Nm
To The Territorial Waters Of The Bahamas-
Rest Of Today
Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 2 feet or less.

Tonight

Southeast winds around 5 knots. Seas 2 feet or less. Intracoastal waters smooth. Slight chance of showers.

Monday

Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Intracoastal waters a light chop. Slight chance of showers.

Monday Night

Northeast winds around 10 knots becoming southeast. Seas 2 feet or less. Intracoastal waters a light chop. Slight chance of showers.

Tuesday

South winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 feet or less building to 2 to 4 feet. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Chance of showers.