Day 1 was a wet and wild ride! On the Farr 400 course, we saw breeze ranging from 18 to 25 knots. These conditions made for a wet and rough ride upwind, but the downwind legs were very wild and fun.

Collin Alexander, the 18-year-old watch captain aboard the Tripp 41 High Noon, is on the helm. On deck beside him is Will McKeige, same in age and role, who is trimming the main and code zero. They’re ...