Long Race (2): After the start of the Fourth of July Long Race at Heron Lake

J/24 Coyote and Cal 2-24 Nenya a minute after their light-air start of the Fourth of July Long Race at Heron Lake in far northern New Mexico.

Catalina 22 Kelpie with Catalina 22 Susea's bow at left

Four bows on their way into the Narrows; from left, Susea, Kelpie, Nenya, and Coyote.

J/24 Coyote in the Narrows

A small flotilla participated in the race while other boats simply cruised and yet other crews relaxed back at the marina or explored the region on the Fourth of July. About 55 people attended the previous evening's potluck, whereas about 10 hearty crew members participated in the race.