This years ALIR happened and I barely noticed it.
It seems that only 10 of 52 boats that started finished (9 DNS's):
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There was a report of one boat of a brand that starts with a 'T' taking on water in heavier seas then usual for this race. I also heard that the wind was gusting up to 40 kts.
Was this at the start of the race by the Rockaways? This area (NY Bight) normally has more confused seas then open ocean because of waves reflecting off 2 different shores (Jersey coast & LI).
Or, did people actually start and drop out after a storm blew up?
I have been searching the local papers for any reports on the ALIR this year but not surprisingly there is very little to be found.
Anyone have a more pithy account of what transpired?