I'd like to say a big Congratulations to all the D7 competitors who participated in Lake McConaughy, NE for the Hobie 17 & 18 North American Championships.  It was a fantastic event organized by the Master - Steve Cooley.  Steve had some great support from his Division (5); and things went very smoothly.  Matt Bounds, our HCA Race Director handled the job of PRO with exception and the competitors concluded the 4 day event with 8 races.  The wind on Saturday was light, Sunday Zero, Monday 40 knots PLUS!, and Tuesday just perfect...at around 15 knots....kind of like the pourage in the story of Goldy Locks and the 3  Bears!

Lake McConaughy is a very cool place.  While it is in the back-country range of Nebraska....just North of Ogalla, you in essence enter the State Park and then have access to go just about anywhere you want.  They have these HUGE 4 wheel drive tractors that will pull your vehicle (of any size) down through the sand to the water front.  And about that sand....it is like the Gulf of Mexico sugar sand!  I've rarely seen anything like it....but when it's blowing 40...the sand is EVERYWHERE.

Division 5 hosts their Labor Day regatta at Lake McConaughy every year.  I highly recommend visiting and participating in their regatta if you get a chance.

Results for the event are bellow as a pdf.

Enjoy your Fall!