the 2008 North Bay Wayfarer Weekend
Long Distance Race pics - 5
photos by Cathy Jessup, Julia & Al Schonborn
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Now we are back into the Main Channel, where this year ...
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... the wind held up amazingly well. Here John and Dolores, who gained a lot on the run, pursue Dave and Carol.
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Also making a big move are Sue and Steph (l) who have nearly caught Dave and Kim and who may yet ...
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... catch Ross and John (yellow spi.
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(l to r) John, Dave R, Sue, Ross, Dave H. - Five boats in hot pursuit of ...
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... Julia and Al as they ...
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... cross Callander Bay towards mark #2 where they will begin a sort of mini-triangle that will complete the race where it started.
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We were indeed a lovely sight, crossing the Bay under spinnaker.
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John (2nd from left) and Sue (r) continue to move very well and are now fighting it out for 3rd place.
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After a beat from #2 to #1, Dave and Carol are pressed to lay #3 while carrying the chute, as are ...
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... the rest of us.
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Al and Julia cross the finish line in first place, determined to do so in style, i.e. flying the chute.
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2nd place goes to Dave and Carol, followed by ...
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... John and Dolores.
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Sue and Steph have rescued a fine 4th after being way, way back early in the race.
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A very creditable 5th for Ross and John in one of the club boats, a 5th that made them the race's Most Improved crew.
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6th place for David and Kim who had to be disappointed after they had been 3rd and near the lead
halfway through the race but who nonetheless got in lots of useful spinnaker practice!!
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Since our young lads, Taylor and Ryan, dropped out early, citing gear failure, Lori and Andrew were left to complete the procession.
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