At sea, as many as 400 spectator boats crowded the starting line.
Thousands boarded $200-a-day spectator boats, while others seemed content to set up camp along the harbor.
An estimated 1,500 to 2,000 spectator boats also hampered the fleet's progress.
You can grab a ride back with one of the spectator boats.
Approximately 3000 spectator boats set out to witness the historic start.
Over 1000 spectator boats observe the 100 racing yachts at the starting line.
The spectator boats are sailing's equivalent of soccer fans gone amok.
More than 450 spectator boats jammed the start area.
About 1,000 spectator boats were corraled a mile away by the Coast Guard.
The presence of spectator boats can pressure the fish.