Extreme Sailing Is Still Extreme

It is impressive how fast, and how far, sailing and sponsorship have come in the Arabian Peninsula. So it's no suprise to see the Extreme Sailing Series open its season in Oman, which makes for a nice promo:

We're through Day 2 of the racing, and so far the big story has been the impressive debut of surfer/sailor, and

laid-back, all-around nice guy, Morgan Larson, who took his team to the top of the Day 1 rankings despite nearly losing a man overboard. Larson's Oman Air is still a close second after two days, so it ain't no fluke. Current standings are here.

Here's Larson talking about his intro to the Extreme style of racing:

There's a ton of sailing still to come in Muscat, so I'm sure there will be lots of surprises, dramas, and suspense. If you want a close look at how the eight teams line up, check out Daily Sail Editor James Boyd's form guide.

All we need is a little more wind, and the true extremism will begin!