Hi to All Wed Night Racers, The last regular Wed night race for the season is scheduled for this evening. The forecast is for possible rain. In addition, at this time of year there is a good likelihood that some or most of the boats will be finishing in the dark. As has been said many times, it is nearly impossible, if not impossible to swim in a storm suit. Fred Dexter often told the story of seeing a thistle sailor almost drown during a thistle race on Lake Hopatcong. That sailor was wearing a storm suit and no PFD. In addition, on a dark and overcast night it can be quite difficult to spot someone in the water if they fall in or are knocked overboard. We even have trouble reading sail numbers at a distance of 10 boat lengths when it is dark and overcast. In our judgment, either sailing in the dark or sailing with a storm suit is sufficient reason for having everyone wearing a life jacket. When we have both foul weather and probable sailing in the dark, there is an even stronger case for making sure that everyone on your boat is WEARING their life jacket. Lets make sure that safety if our number one priority. Bob Shoemaker (and Bill Mann)- Race Comm.