'Howard Hamlin of Long Beach, Calif., one of the favorites, had to fix an 18-inch crack in his forward hull that he discovered by chance Saturday afternoon. Here, overseen by crew Ian Mitchell, he also does some minor touching up.' Rich Roberts &copy Click Here to view large photo

San Francisco Bay was not kind to the competitors Sunday - Rich Roberts &copy Click Here to view large photo

San Francisco Bay was not kind to the competitors Sunday - Rich Roberts &copy Click Here to view large photo

San Francisco Bay was not kind to the competitors Sunday - Rich Roberts &copy Click Here to view large photo

San Francisco Bay was not kind to the competitors Sunday - Rich Roberts &copy Click Here to view large photo

San Francisco Bay was not kind to the competitors Sunday - Rich Roberts &copy Click Here to view large photo

The bustling Crissy Field boat yard was no place for sleeping dogs the day before the 2009 SAP 505 World Championship started as competitors made last-minute preparations and repairs. - Rich Roberts &copy Click Here to view large photo

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