Thunder on the Gulf in Orange Beach

Staff report

Posted 10/6/11

Thunder on the Gulf was delayed about an hour on Friday and the course shortened because of windy conditions and choppy surf.

But the big boats roared into the afternoon flying into the air to the delight of packed beaches watching the action.

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Posted Thursday, October 6, 2011 6:00 am

Staff report

Thunder on the Gulf was delayed about an hour on Friday and the course shortened because of windy conditions and choppy surf.

But the big boats roared into the afternoon flying into the air to the delight of packed beaches watching the action.