The weather app said it would be wind of 3 to 6 with gusts to 11 for Tuesday’s Lake Region Sailing Club Race on Long Lake, but when the sun showed up midday the infamous Long Lake Wind Engine kicked into gear and a steady southerly began to build, gaining momentum throughout the afternoon so that at race time it was a steady 10 to 12 with gusts pushing 18.

Four boats showed up to be tested in what amounted to strong airs.

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