Blakely Rock Benefit Race 2019

High registration and interest, loads of potentially risky breeze, borderline conditions all around, smart post-start withdrawals, strong commitment for those that hung in there, irrelevant finishes yet completely relevant engagement, all of which means that THIS was an event defined by its contradictions. And so these photos reflect those polar opposites of SQ (situational quandry) ... should we? Is it safe? Reef? No headsail? Heck, no mainsail? Retire? Options? In any event, the day played out the way it played out. I hope you enjoy the photos I got!