Oso and Nessie at the Bristol Cup, Elephant Butte Lake

Nessie, at left, is a C&C 29 based at the Rock Canyon Marina at Elephant Butte Lake. Oso, at right, was one of four J/24's participating in the day's racing.

Oso, red-hulled J/24 with sail number 1275, starts her race

Nessie approaching the starting line

Nessie at her start with PHRF A fleet boats visible in the distance ahead

Nessie moves past the starting line

Oso at left, Nessie at right