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Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Snaps

The Windy City lives up to its name with breeze on for Saturday's racing at the Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago.

By Paul Todd/Outside Images

June 11, 2017

Updated: June 11, 2017

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday

2017 Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Chicago: Saturday Paul Todd/Outside Images

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