The US amateur team sailng side by side with Robert Territeau and Anders Bringdhal in the first race of the crossing, learns the meaning of being an amateur. With winds increasing to 20-30 knots and swells over twenty feet the US team is happy just being alive. Each one of the four sailors had their chance at glory and each one returned bubbling with humility. Twenty two year old Jace Panebianco was first up and came in last after the most dificult race of the day.

Next Eddy Patricelli was so petrified by the challenge and the new gear that he lost sight of the starting fleet and missed the starting line for two heats. The session however provided an opportunity to sail in the conditions described by Eddy as "the most humbling I've ever sailed in."

Kiran Beyer the lone female competitor took to the menacing seas on oversized gear and had to retire early. Dave Weiss the spirited member of the team also had gear trouble at the start. His prolonged exposure to the elements resulted in a minor case of hypothermia that was easily handled by the medical team. Dave was back to his glory tonight at the dinner table recounting his attempted conquest of the Atlantic. "This was the hardest day in my life . . . but I love it!"

Ken Winner decided (hearsay) that he was coaching the Bad News Bear Team and retired for a nap. While sleeping a final race was conducted and Jace Panebianco the youngest member of the Bad News Team managed to finish second behind Anders Bringdhal.