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I have not seen the CG at the even in previous years.
Last year they had to rescue several boats (was blowing about 30 out of the north if i recall) - perhaps the CG got with the Chief and required him to inform them of future race dates so they could better monitor (and not react to distress calls or whatever got them involved last year).
That being said... perhaps they just weren't around on sunday to stop anyone from launching.
We have never been stopped from sailing in crazy weather off our causeway - including hangover regatta's and other races when it's extremely questionable conditions.
Jay, on SA they were saying the Coast Guard would not allow them to launch from Ft. Desoto AT ALL if there was a Small Craft Warning in effect, which pretty much wiped out Saturday and Sunday. I don't know how Randy got away with launching from Ft. Desoto Sunday morning, except maybe the CG didn't show up until after he had taken off.
