Bill Kleysteuber was PRO, with RC provided by Albacores.  The AccuWeather forecast (always subject to change) called for cloudy and breezy conditions with rain possible, a high of 43 degrees, and northerly winds at 21 - 22 MPH, with higher gusts.  High tide was  at 8:51 AM and low tide at 3:23 PM.  The river flow was  above normal for this time of year, at 4,290 CFS (gage height 3.3 ft), and was headed higher.  The river temperature was on a downward trend, at 48 degrees.  Actual winds were somewhat lighter than predicted, and the rain stopped by noon, making for some sailable conditions.  Four Lightning skippers came to the Skippers Meeting and decided not to go out; Erich Hesse was the lone Albacore sipper to appear.  Consequently there was no racing.