Mid-Atlantic Divisional launch

Check out images from the Day One launch of the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Divisional.

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	Early morning at the motel is a great time for a last minute equipment check.</p>
Early morning at the motel is a great time for a last minute equipment check.
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	The ramp is a busy place early in the morning. There are lots of boats and very little time.</p>
The ramp is a busy place early in the morning. There are lots of boats and very little time.
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	It goes fairly well, though, thanks largely to the professionalism of the anglers and the dock crew.</p>
It goes fairly well, though, thanks largely to the professionalism of the anglers and the dock crew.
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	After launching, it’s pretty much hurry up and wait.</p>
After launching, it’s pretty much hurry up and wait.
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	Holding a bass boat against the dock without scratching it looks easy from the dock. It’s harder to do on the water.</p>
Holding a bass boat against the dock without scratching it looks easy from the dock. It’s harder to do on the water.
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	Very few people can look at this photograph and not want to be in it. There’s something about the morning, the sky slowly getting light and the tranquil water that attracts like a magnet.</p>
Very few people can look at this photograph and not want to be in it. There’s something about the morning, the sky slowly getting light and the tranquil water that attracts like a magnet.
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	Once the last boat has been launched, it’s time for the dock crew to take one quick celebratory photo and then head for breakfast.</p>
Once the last boat has been launched, it’s time for the dock crew to take one quick celebratory photo and then head for breakfast.
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	The boats have moved down to another ramp for safety and equipment checks before the real fun begins.</p>
The boats have moved down to another ramp for safety and equipment checks before the real fun begins.
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	 B.A.S.S.' Jon Stewart keeps a watchful eye on things as he gives the competitors last minute instructions.</p>
 B.A.S.S.’ Jon Stewart keeps a watchful eye on things as he gives the competitors last minute instructions.
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	 No B.A.S.S. event is held without a tribute to our country. Here you can see the crew getting ready for the playing of our Nation Anthem.</p>
 No B.A.S.S. event is held without a tribute to our country. Here you can see the crew getting ready for the playing of our Nation Anthem.
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	 Everyone — there are no exceptions — shows respect for our flag and what it means to us and the rest of the world.</p>
 Everyone — there are no exceptions — shows respect for our flag and what it means to us and the rest of the world.
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	After paying respect to our country, it’s one last equipment and safety check before making a u-turn and heading out onto the Delaware River.</p>
After paying respect to our country, it’s one last equipment and safety check before making a u-turn and heading out onto the Delaware River.