Connected with one of the other two USA skippers at IAD

And we’re off!

July 15, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C

Yesterday (after a quick weekend regatta in Newport RI!) was a frantic day of packing and getting ready to be away for three (THREE!) weeks. The good news: all of our sails and sailing equipment fit nicely in the new jumbo rollie bag, the Cap One lounge at IAD is super bougie (1st time using!), and the flights seem to be running on time. The bad news? I somehow managed to book myself on a different flight than Alex and Lexi. 🤦‍♀️ Those who know me will not be surprised LOL. Not a serious fail - they depart and arrive 5 minutes from each other.

Overall itinerary: Tokyo 3 days, Enoshima (regatta venue) for 9 days (after which Alex departs and Ellie arrives), Hakone 3 days, Kyoto 4 days, back to Tokyo for 2 days then home!Read more