The first day of sailing started off cloudy and cool at 70 degrees and little wind. After the skippers meeting clouds began to break and the sailors were greeted with partial sun and winds from the east at 5 knots. After two practice starts the wind built to 10 knots, the course was set and racing began. Shifty easterly winds challenged the sailors to find the proper course. By late afternoon threatening thunderstorms loomed on the horizon and the fourth race was cancelled.
Evening activities included a chili cook-off at the Party Barn. Some sailors enjoyed horseshoes and pool as well, in addition to reminiscing about the day of sailing.
The days highlight was that Bobbie Ray Edmonds and the Hobie Class Association of North America presented the local Boy Scout troop with two new Hobie 16s. These boat will be used to enhance the youth sailing program at Yankton, SD and to build interest in Hobie sailing in the area.
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