Finally at 1852 local time we crossed the finish line and ended the friendly race to Cape Verde.
We sailed 842 nm in favorable but slow conditions and we believe we are close to the top spot in our class. But tomorrow night, the final score will be given to us after calculating engine hours and handicaps. It is a great experience and gives the whole crew a sense of accomplishment. The next days we will tour the Cape Verde, which looks very beautiful, as well as deal with maintenance of the boat. Our next passage is 2100 nm, so North Star needs to be in top condition. The goal for the first leg was to get to Cape Verde safely, and train the crew so each person is capable of a night watch alone. That goal was accomplished.
The next leg will demand more, with 14-17 days at sea.
Great smiles from the North Star crew