2008 Carolina Clash: Day One Launch

In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 elite series Carolina Clash on Lake Murray. It is the first days launch.

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Charlie Hartley prepares line as he readies for Day One of the Carolina Clash on Lake Murray.
Charlie Hartley prepares line as he readies for Day One of the Carolina Clash on Lake Murray.
Fred Roumbanis ponders the day ahead in the early hours of Day One of the Carolina Clash.
Fred Roumbanis ponders the day ahead in the early hours of Day One of the Carolina Clash.
Kevin Short preps his engine safety shut-off as his boat is backed into Lake Murray.
Kevin Short preps his engine safety shut-off as his boat is backed into Lake Murray.
Bernie Schultz makes last-minute preparations before launch on Day One.
Bernie Schultz makes last-minute preparations before launch on Day One.
Brian Clark adjust his electronics in preparation for battle on Lake Murray.
Brian Clark adjust his electronics in preparation for battle on Lake Murray.
The Lake Murray Marina and Yacht Club slowly fills with the pros' boats as daylight reveals the clouds overhead.
The Lake Murray Marina and Yacht Club slowly fills with the pros’ boats as daylight reveals the clouds overhead.
The crowd stands for the National Anthem. The forecast for Day One is for an 80 percent chance of rain.
The crowd stands for the National Anthem. The forecast for Day One is for an 80 percent chance of rain.
Old Glory flies high above the marina, blown by winds heavy with moisture.
Old Glory flies high above the marina, blown by winds heavy with moisture.
Getting the boats lined up in a tight marina took some finesse.
Getting the boats lined up in a tight marina took some finesse.
Fans, well-wishers, and BASS staff line the docks as the first boats leave the harbor.
Fans, well-wishers, and BASS staff line the docks as the first boats leave the harbor.
Tommy Biffle goes through the final safety and livewell checks as fans look on.
Tommy Biffle goes through the final safety and livewell checks as fans look on.
Stephen Browning leads a flight of boats through the lineup.
Stephen Browning leads a flight of boats through the lineup.
Boats idle out of one of the biggest no-wake zones on the tour as they head for the main lake.
Boats idle out of one of the biggest no-wake zones on the tour as they head for the main lake.
Greg Hackney idles through the marina, headed toward the BASS inspection area.
Greg Hackney idles through the marina, headed toward the BASS inspection area.