They really haven't had any strong breeze. These boats are capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots, so they have a lot up their sleeves.

The forecast is very good for a record-breaking race, particularly for the maxi boats that are likely to get through to the finish without any southerly flow ... other than a little bit at the start.

It reinforces the strength of the handicap system. Any well-sailed, well-founded boat has a realistic chance of winning this race.

It's a difficult thing to do and how many years before it happens again? Well that's anyone's guess.

They have been benign conditions.

You would think it's not as dangerous as being out in the street. How could two boats out in the middle of nowhere collide with each other? Because boaters get distracted. They get lost in the feeling of wide openness, and they become careless.