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The 2015 Dauphin Island Regatta on Mobile Bay, Alabama, resulted in a maritime disaster after organizers failed to cancel the race despite severe weather warnings.Watch Approximately 125 boats participated in the 18-nautical-mile sprint, which faced a series of delays due to miscommunication regarding a cancellation notice.0:05 While eight skippers withdrew before the start, others relied on modern weather radar and GPS to attempt to outrun an approaching storm front.7:55 The storm, which intensified rapidly upon hitting the bay, produced 60-knot winds and a sudden temperature drop.14:54 Many participants, including those on small Hobie 16 catamarans, found themselves trapped on the water with no immediate access to safe harbor along the bay's bulkheaded western shore.14:40 The incident highlights the risks of using precise weather data to justify "tickling the dragon's tail" by attempting to evade fast-moving, unpredictable storm cells.10:00 Ultimately, the decision to race rests with the individual skipper, regardless of official club or committee guidance.8:07

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