Despite being a spectacular day for everyone else, sailors couldn’t set sail for the noon Catboat race Saturday in the Beaufort River. After being delayed twice because of lack of wind and a strong running tide, the race had to be “abandoned.” Pictured here are three racers moving backwards. Photo by Bob Sofaly.
THE RACE THAT WASN’T
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