The same situation occurred one year during the Round the Island Race out of Ft. Walton. Bud Schumann and I were the 3rd team across the deserted finish line - behind John Suares (<a boat length.) in a Viva 27, and the Roberts on their Roberts 30. We were on Bud's NACRA 5.8. The Roberts were the only team to Finish before the USCG made their move.

The seasoned gentleman who Randy is speaking with in the photo a few posts ago, is Mead Gougeon, I believe.