Marilyn left the sandy spit at Whitefish Point Michigan at 3:15 am with calm water and water  temp of 66F. She has had her first feed and is on her way. Distance travelled is 1.6 nautical miles or about 1.7 statute miles. Steelin Time is 40 ft sailboat setting the course in the lead and Aye Kandy 37ft Sea Ray is following as support and evacuation vessel should the need arise. There are two zodiacs beside her keeping a watchful eye on her at all times.