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2 July 2026


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FELICITATIONS  Panpyc !!!
CONGRATULATIONS  CriticalHippo !!
CONGRATULAZIONI  aner59 !

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The inaugural Bluefin Tuna Migration race got underway in the early hours of June 8, with the starting gun firing at 05:00 CST. The fleet enjoyed favorable winds during the opening 35 hours, making for a fast start. The first three days, sailing out of the Gulf of Mexico, offered few strategic challenges, as the Florida Keys served as a natural waypoint before the fleet entered the North Atlantic.

The following six days were relatively uneventful. The fleet remained tightly grouped as it progressed northward to approximately 42°N. On day nine, however, the first significant tactical split developed. A small group turned north, the main fleet chose a northeasterly course, while one particularly bold skipper ventured even farther east. This decision proved decisive. A persistent high-pressure system slowed the main fleet, while the eastern route allowed the lone breakaway boat to slip through ahead of the weather, opening a lead of more than 100 nautical miles.

By day twelve, the fleet had once again compressed, and the leader was reeled in on day thirteen. The following day marked another crucial turning point, as a small group opted for a more direct route. Benefiting from more favorable conditions while the main fleet battled headwinds, they rapidly reduced the deficit. After sixteen days, the breakaway group had moved ahead of the main fleet by approximately 30 nautical miles. As the finish approached, however, the margin steadily diminished to just five nautical miles, setting up a closely contested finale. The bold eastern route ultimately claimed victory as well as second place. The leader of the main group completed the podium in third. A total of 117 skippers participated in the race, with 85 setting sail on time. At the time of writing, 100 boats have crossed the finish line. The longest distance sailed was 7,411 nautical miles, resulting in 96th place, while the shortest logged distance of 5,054 nautical miles produced an 85th-place finish, once again demonstrating that the shortest route is not always the fastest.

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