Day Three Nation launch on Sebago

After a 25 minute fog delay, the final day of Eastern Regional competition has begun.

Contenders get their boats ready to stage for the final launch of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional on Sebago Lake.
Contenders get their boats ready to stage for the final launch of the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Eastern Divisional on Sebago Lake.
The moon shines bright over the cabins at Point Sebago Resort.
The moon shines bright over the cabins at Point Sebago Resort.
The first boat gets in the lineup for launch.
The first boat gets in the lineup for launch.
The sunrise paints the sky pink.
The sunrise paints the sky pink.
Boats wait as a fog delay is announced. It’s the second one of the tournament.
Boats wait as a fog delay is announced. It’s the second one of the tournament.
Enrique Bernal Morera of Spain is in the second boat of the lineup.
Enrique Bernal Morera of Spain is in the second boat of the lineup.
Morera shares a boat with Robert Williamson of Spain. Both Morera and Williamson qualified for the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship last year.
Morera shares a boat with Robert Williamson of Spain. Both Morera and Williamson qualified for the B.A.S.S. Nation Championship last year.
Anglers plan out their day in the extra time.
Anglers plan out their day in the extra time.
The fog hasn’t lifted yet. The delay has lasted 15 minutes so far.
The fog hasn’t lifted yet. The delay has lasted 15 minutes so far.
Supporters stand by to await takeoff.
Supporters stand by to await takeoff.
Preston Horne, 3, smiles for the camera.
Preston Horne, 3, smiles for the camera.
Preston and his mom, Kym, are at the dock to wave at Preston’s dad, Greg Horne of Rhode Island.
Preston and his mom, Kym, are at the dock to wave at Preston’s dad, Greg Horne of Rhode Island.
The launch is ready to begin. Contenders look toward the flags for the singing of the anthems. The anthems represent the three nations competing today — Spain, Canada and United States.
The launch is ready to begin. Contenders look toward the flags for the singing of the anthems. The anthems represent the three nations competing today — Spain, Canada and United States.
It’s go time. Frank McCormick of Rhode Island leads the pack.
It’s go time. Frank McCormick of Rhode Island leads the pack.
B.A.S.S. staffer Tony Quick checks the boats in as they depart.
B.A.S.S. staffer Tony Quick checks the boats in as they depart.
Roger LaFlamme of Maine begins the day in seventh place.
Roger LaFlamme of Maine begins the day in seventh place.
Joe Holland of Maine goes through the check-in line.
Joe Holland of Maine goes through the check-in line.
Dan Goulette of Vermont and Francisco Navarro Gonzalez of Spain share a boat today.
Dan Goulette of Vermont and Francisco Navarro Gonzalez of Spain share a boat today.
Javier Guillen Cordoba of Spain is pumped for the last day.
Javier Guillen Cordoba of Spain is pumped for the last day.
Chris O’Brien of New York and Fernando Lay of Spain go through the livewell check.
Chris O’Brien of New York and Fernando Lay of Spain go through the livewell check.
Skip Sjobeck is leading his state of Vermont. If he finishes the day in the lead, he’ll advance to the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Skip Sjobeck is leading his state of Vermont. If he finishes the day in the lead, he’ll advance to the 2013 B.A.S.S. Nation Championship.
Tim Dube of New Hampshire is the youngest angler in the divisional at 19.
Tim Dube of New Hampshire is the youngest angler in the divisional at 19.
Brandon Neal of Connecticut has his game face on.
Brandon Neal of Connecticut has his game face on.
Paul Mueller of Connecticut begins the day in the lead.
Paul Mueller of Connecticut begins the day in the lead.
Chris Simons of Connecticut and Colleen McKay of Massachusetts head out.
Chris Simons of Connecticut and Colleen McKay of Massachusetts head out.
You just can’t wipe the permanent smile off of Ray Meyer’s face. Meyer is the youth director for the New Hampshire B.A.S.S. Nation.
You just can’t wipe the permanent smile off of Ray Meyer’s face. Meyer is the youth director for the New Hampshire B.A.S.S. Nation.
Eloy Fernandez Jofre of Spain is hoping to find fish today.
Eloy Fernandez Jofre of Spain is hoping to find fish today.
Mike Cusano of New York starts the day off in 40th place.
Mike Cusano of New York starts the day off in 40th place.
Al Gambardella of Connecticut led the first day, and he starts today in second place.
Al Gambardella of Connecticut led the first day, and he starts today in second place.
Frank Giner of New York and Craig Denham of Ontario are near the end of the third flight.
Frank Giner of New York and Craig Denham of Ontario are near the end of the third flight.
The Junior Bassmaster competition is today. Leading the juniors in the launch lineup are Travis Heitzner and Tyler Binnie of Ontario. Their boat captain is Kal Vaisanen.
The Junior Bassmaster competition is today. Leading the juniors in the launch lineup are Travis Heitzner and Tyler Binnie of Ontario. Their boat captain is Kal Vaisanen.
Christopher Catucci and Cameron Rhodes of Rhode Island give a thumbs-up.
Christopher Catucci and Cameron Rhodes of Rhode Island give a thumbs-up.
Christian Tapia and Maxwell Danese represent Massachusetts.
Christian Tapia and Maxwell Danese represent Massachusetts.
The last of the Junior Bassmaster competitors are off!
The last of the Junior Bassmaster competitors are off!