The race begins; Rio Grande Marina Challenge Cup at Elephant Butte Lake

White Lightnin' heads upwind after winning the start.

Black Magic works on getting traction in very light conditions shortly after the start.

Black Magic is trimmed to ghost upwind in extremely light conditions.

Kachina sails up past the starting line in light conditions with Lisa and a crew from New Mexico Tech on board.

Kachina at left follows Wind Rush and La Soñadora.