Douglas Lake Challenge Day One launch

The Elite Series event at Douglas Lake has begun. Here are photos of the launch on Day One.

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<p> Steve Kennedy waves to the launch crowd before take-off on Day One of the Douglas Lake Challenge.</p>
Steve Kennedy waves to the launch crowd before take-off on Day One of the Douglas Lake Challenge.
<p> Skeet Reese idles through boat check.</p>
Skeet Reese idles through boat check.
<p> Boats huddle together and wait for Day One launch at the 2012 Douglas Lake Challenge.</p>
Boats huddle together and wait for Day One launch at the 2012 Douglas Lake Challenge.
<p> The sun begins to rise as anglers prepare to start the day.</p>
The sun begins to rise as anglers prepare to start the day.
<p> Spectators line the dock at Dandridge Marina.</p>
Spectators line the dock at Dandridge Marina.
<p> Stephen Browning idles by the dock.</p>
Stephen Browning idles by the dock.
<p> The sun rises behind the American flag on Day One at Lake Dandridge.</p>
The sun rises behind the American flag on Day One at Lake Dandridge.
<p> Boats head upriver at safe light.</p>
Boats head upriver at safe light.
<p> Kelly Jordon sips on a cup of coffee prior to take-off.</p>
Kelly Jordon sips on a cup of coffee prior to take-off.
<p> Byron Velvick listens as the national anthem plays.</p>
Byron Velvick listens as the national anthem plays.
<p> Takahiro Omori and David Walker prepare to idle out.</p>
Takahiro Omori and David Walker prepare to idle out.
<p> Dandridge Marina is the launch site for the Douglas Lake Challenge Elite Series event.</p>
Dandridge Marina is the launch site for the Douglas Lake Challenge Elite Series event.
<p> Charlie Hartley rigs up his tackle.</p>
Charlie Hartley rigs up his tackle.
<p> Scott Ashmore organizes tackleboxes.</p>
Scott Ashmore organizes tackleboxes.
<p> Dave Mercer interviews current Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Brent Chapman.</p>
Dave Mercer interviews current Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year leader Brent Chapman.
<p> Current Rookie of the Year points leader Brandon Card prepares for Day One.</p>
Current Rookie of the Year points leader Brandon Card prepares for Day One.
<p> Jonathon VanDam is ready to start the morning.</p>
Jonathon VanDam is ready to start the morning.
<p> 2012 Bassmaster Classic champion Chris Lane idles by the boat dock.</p>
2012 Bassmaster Classic champion Chris Lane idles by the boat dock.
<p> B.A.S.S. officials call out boat numbers.</p>
B.A.S.S. officials call out boat numbers.