DAY 4 PHOTO GALLERY
Sunday’s wind forecast offered a glimmer of hope compared to Saturday’s conditions. The race committee diligently set the course, and the fleet sailed out, fully prepared for the race. The starting signal sounded at 10 AM, but the wind waned, prompting the PRO to declare a general recall and wait for more breeze.
After some more drifting, most of the fleet opted to be towed to shore. About 15 E Scows, including points leader Tom Burton M9 of Minnetonka, MN, and the other contenders, persevered with the Race Committee on the lake. The RC team again worked tirelessly to measure wind across Lake Mendota until the deadline.
Upon hearing RC radio chatter about potential wind on the course, one team quickly relaunched their boat from shore. Witnesses reported that they executed the fastest mast-stepping maneuver ever seen. However, it was a false alarm, and a few minutes later, the PRO called the regatta completed.
Congratulations to all competitors who participated and celebrated!
