![Heavy winds kept the Federation Nation Championship anglers off Milford Lake in Kansas.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/3684343.jpg)
![Tournament director Jon Stewart (center) and BASS officials Pee Wee Powers (left) and Max Leatherwood consider their options before canceling Day One at the launch site.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/3684344.jpg)
![Tournament director Jon Stewart (right), informs anglers that Day One has been canceled.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/3684345.jpg)
![It was the second day in a row (considering Tuesday's practice day) that BASS tournament director Jon Stewart had to tell the Federation Nation anglers they couldn't get on the water.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/3684346.jpg)
![Most of the anglers were clearly disappointed upon hearing the announcement Day One had been canceled.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/3684347.jpg)
![A steady wind kept up throughout the day kept the Federation Nation Championship anglers off Milford Lake in Kansas.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/3684741.jpg)
![Anglers share stories while they relax at the hotel following the cancellation of day one.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/3684747.jpg)
![Some of the anglers got a tour of near by Fort Riley.](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/3684749.jpg)
![Touring Fort Riley](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/3684750.jpg)
![Anglers get some history of Fort Riley from Master Sergeant John Taylor](http://develop.bassmaster.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/3684751.jpg)
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In this photo gallery you will see images of the 2008 federation nation championship on Lake Milford in Kansas. It is the first day launch.