At exactly midnight on Thursday night the Toby Wallace touch the marina wall at Puerto De Mogan, Gran Canaria and headed out on the latest trans-atlantic record attempt.Many thanks to all of those that braved the darkness and late hour to come out and see them off.
Initial pace was leisurely as the crew settled it, but just after 6am the boat arrived at the acceleration zone. This is an area of faster wind and waves pushed through the gap between Tenerife and Gran Canary. The boat and crew are now travelling well over record pace.
The girls on Fire Ant continue to make very good progress towards Barbados, well ahead of record pace for an all female crew. In the last 24 hours they have travelled 72 nautical miles.
Favourable weather looks set to continue for both crews for at least a week.
