We arrived at the dock as usual, and it was apparent that things were not promising for a race. Storm clouds were slowly, slowly rolling in from the north. So we spent time standing there debating...
"It it really that bad?"
"Think it will it pass to the north of us?"
"You put your mast up first!"
Then we'd see lightning bolts in the distance or we'd hear some rumbling from the clouds. 5:30pm passed, a time at which we ought to have the boat rigged and in the water in time for the 6:15 start. We checked the rain out line which said a line of storms was near the area, and to check back at 5:45...
5:45 - races called off. The lightning was too pervasive. There were no bolts striking the water on the lake, but there were a few on the land around the lake. I don't envy the RC having to make tough choices like that. On one hand people come from down from Houston to participate in these races. On the other hand, you want to be safe. RC made a good choice.
Posted by Bob at September 4, 2003 08:12 AM