(Too) Smooth Sailing

Inconsistent weather conditions greet sailors for return of Mug Race

  • A sailboat is pulled back into the fray Saturday morning as the 67th Mug Race gets underway. Due to weak wind, 36 competitors did not finish the race.
    A sailboat is pulled back into the fray Saturday morning as the 67th Mug Race gets underway. Due to weak wind, 36 competitors did not finish the race.
  • Rudder Club of Jacksonville member Jon Hamilton gets ready to begin the 67th Mug Race near Memorial Bridge.
    Rudder Club of Jacksonville member Jon Hamilton gets ready to begin the 67th Mug Race near Memorial Bridge.
  • Positively Putnam FL
    Positively Putnam FL
The 67th Mug Race’s Saturday start in Palatka felt like a return to normal for sailors and organizers with a fun day on the water and inconsistent weather conditions. The 2020 Mug Race was canceled…

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