It has dawned bright but a bit cooler here today. CB continues to say light air. Dicko says it could be a bit of a lottery out there with patchy and streaky wind.

Dicko driving and Bertrand "Bert" Pace (FRA) calling tactics again this regatta. Same as Malmo. Peter Isler (USA) is back as navigator, same as he was for the Valencia Acts in June. In Malmo Ian "Fresh" Burns (AUS) had filled in for Peter who was racing in another event.

Those who made it into town last night for the "City Party" say the streets were packed, and it was a blast. Am told that they have closed the local schools for the duration of the event (through the end of next week) so the kids and families can take it all in. Now that, too, has to be an AC first.

Calm, cool and collected in camp this morn. A hint of anticipation in the air, but otherwise the mood is, as Bob in the 2007AC forums likes to say, "Let's Regatta."

Light today...but breezy and rough tomorrow.