Long Race (8): Kelpie rounds the wind warning island

Kelpie approaches the wind warning island during the New Mexico Sailing Club's Fourth of July Long Race.

Kelpie and crew enjoying a good breeze

The blue-hulled Catalina 22 Kelpie approaches Heron Lake's wind warning island, which was one of the marks of the Fourth of July Long Race course.

Catalina 22 Kelpie passing by the western side of wind warning island and turning to port for the run home to the Heron Lake Marina.

Kelpie behind hazard buoy near wind warning island in the southwest portion of Heron Lake