Solomns Race Abandoned After Boats Becalmed
on Monday July 22, 2002 03:20PM
After braving a fierce lightning storm to start the race, the Solomons race fleet was becalmed just north of Windmill Point early Friday night. With predictions of light winds through the night, the fleet conferred by VHF, then a spokesman informed the event chair by cell phone that as of 2047 they were starting engines and withdrawing from the race. We wish them all good luck at the Screwpile Lighthouse Regatta and hope for better conditions next year.