The accomodations for the media were quite plush.
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Hopper (DDG-70) came through the course area before qualifying began.
A US Navy Seahawk helicopter displayed the colors during the National Anthem.
KFMB-TV personality Rekha Muddaraj covered the races for Channel 8.
US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal divers demonstrated helicopter insertion techniques.
US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal divers demonstrated the use of the SPIE (pecial Purpose Insertion/Extraction) rig.
The US Coast Guard demonstrated helicopter Search and Rescue techniques.
The Coast Guard was responsible for keeping spectator boats off the course.
Mike Mangold made the first qualifying run on Friday.
Mike Mangold struck a pylon during his first qualifying run.
Klaus Schrodt, Germany, takes his Extra 300S through the quatro during qualifying.
US pilot Kirby Chambliss enters the course on his first qualifying run.
Kirby Chambliss piloted his Zivko Edge 540 to the fastest time in qualifying Friday.
Steve Jones, Team Matador
Paul Bonhomme enters the quatro...
...and exits on the other side.
Bonnhomme approaches the second blue gate...
Dutch pilot Frank Versteegh neatly clips the top off a pylon.
Dutch pilot Frank Versteegh neatly clips the top off a pylon...
... and the Red Bull team rushes to replace it.
