(Posted 9/28/09) David Thompson was PRO, with RC provided by Lightnings.  The AccuWeather forecast (always subject to change) called for cloudy skies in the morning, clearing in the afternoon, with a possible morning shower, and a high temperature of 76 degrees.  Winds were  forecasted to be from the west at 8 – 12 MPH, with higher gusts.  Low tide was at 10:21 AM and high tide at 4:06 PM.  The river flow was currently near normal for this time of year, at 2,120 CFS (gage height 2.9 ft) and the water temperature had cooled to 69 degrees. 10 Lightnings came out, along with 5 Albacores,  on a mostly sunny day with westerly winds 6 – 10 MPH.  RC set a triangular course with the windward mark near the airport’s radar tower (the one on stilts) and the leeward mark to the east, at the edge of the navigable channel, and started the first race promptly at 11:30.  Winds did change direction and intensity over the course of the afternoon, fading to almost nothing at the end of the third race, before David decided to call it a day and head home. We had most boats put away by 4 PM when an intense, but short rain squall hit, soaking all those who were still securing their craft.  Scores to be posted soon.