Final Race of the Year

We (Silver Fox) were RC last night.

It wasn't too bad when we went down to the boat, so we decided to go ahead with the race!
Made the announcement on the VHF at 5:30, and as we dropped the dock lines, the rain filled in.
And didn't stop until... actually, its still raining now!!

With the persistent rain came a building wind out of the ENE. Sustained 25 knots of wind with higher gusts, when all was said and done.
The seas also built up, and were easily 5 feet plus, and quite confused.

Being stubborn buggers, and since some boats made the effort, we set a course, a start line and ran a sequence, while holding on to the boat as it rocked and pitched its disapproval!

3 boats were out; CYMRU, Coeur d'Alene, and Trouble.
Trouble was the only one to come to the start area, but apparently the crew refused to hoist any sails, and they motored home, followed by the two other boats under sail.

So there was a start, but no racers.

Can't say I blame them!