2009 Northern Open #3: Day Two, Cancelled

In this photo gallery, you'll find behind-the-scenes images from Day Two of the 2009 Northern Open #3 scheduled for Lake Erie near Sandusky, Ohio, but cancelled due to a small craft advisory and high winds.

Day Two of the final Bassmater Northern Open was cancelled due to a small craft advisory and high winds crossing Lake Erie.
Day Two of the final Bassmater Northern Open was cancelled due to a small craft advisory and high winds crossing Lake Erie.
The waves crash on the rocks at the Marblehead Lighthouse as visitors walk to the edge of the water and run from the water blowing up after hitting shore.
The waves crash on the rocks at the Marblehead Lighthouse as visitors walk to the edge of the water and run from the water blowing up after hitting shore.
The waves near the Marblehead Lightouse would swell from 5 to 8 feet, depending on the winds at the time.
The waves near the Marblehead Lightouse would swell from 5 to 8 feet, depending on the winds at the time.
One of the local residents of Danbury said this was only the second time this year she had witnessed waves of this size.
One of the local residents of Danbury said this was only the second time this year she had witnessed waves of this size.
Most of the competitors were glad that tournament director Chris Bowes
Most of the competitors were glad that tournament director Chris Bowes “called” Day Two.
(left to right) Mike Elkins, Steve Shubert, Anthony Borkowski, Paul Molan and Bill Rea listen to a portable NOAA weather radio.
(left to right) Mike Elkins, Steve Shubert, Anthony Borkowski, Paul Molan and Bill Rea listen to a portable NOAA weather radio.
The water hidden behind Kellys Island was protected by the higher more intense waves, but still made for some good size rollers.
The water hidden behind Kellys Island was protected by the higher more intense waves, but still made for some good size rollers.
Mike Kaminskas, Jorge Lafaver, Scott Lafaver look on as Rick Lafaver makes final preparations for Day Three on Lake Erie.
Mike Kaminskas, Jorge Lafaver, Scott Lafaver look on as Rick Lafaver makes final preparations for Day Three on Lake Erie.
Bassmaster Elite series pro J Todd Tucker and pro Craig Nels making due.
Bassmaster Elite series pro J Todd Tucker and pro Craig Nels making due.
(left to right back row) Lyle Atkins, Chris Johnson, Jay Clingenpeel; (front row) J Todd Tucker, Jeremy Starks, and Craig Nels are rooftop and windblown.
(left to right back row) Lyle Atkins, Chris Johnson, Jay Clingenpeel; (front row) J Todd Tucker, Jeremy Starks, and Craig Nels are rooftop and windblown.
Day Two of the final Bassmaster Northern Open out of Sandusky, Ohio was cancelled due to high winds. A small craft advisory was out for the Lake Erie area.
Day Two of the final Bassmaster Northern Open out of Sandusky, Ohio was cancelled due to high winds. A small craft advisory was out for the Lake Erie area.
Pro Bill Byers takes advantage of his day off from competition by readying his gear for the final day.
Pro Bill Byers takes advantage of his day off from competition by readying his gear for the final day.
Pro Scott Cremeans made good use of his day off by catching up on his sleep. Many of the pros get less than five hours of sleep during practice and competition.
Pro Scott Cremeans made good use of his day off by catching up on his sleep. Many of the pros get less than five hours of sleep during practice and competition.