the Wayfarer Ontarios
July 19-20, 2008 * Lac Deschênes Sailing Club
race #2 pics - 7
photos by Stuart Pursey, Marc Lamadeleine and Julia Schonborn
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While Mike keeps an eye on the leeward Robin (of whom he has to stay clear), Bill raises the outboard pole end, and ...
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... they're off and looking fine!!
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White Lightning whisker pole action
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Erika, the human whisker pole
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What looks better now on Port Tack Too? Yes, indeed, Andy has his rudder blade down.
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Meanwhile, from Julia's beach perch, not much seems to have changed among the pursuers of Frank and Kim: (l to r) Lori, Al, Marc
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Dave (282) and Sue continue the chase.
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Marc sets to pass the RC boat half-way down the run.
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Paul (r) has moved past Andy who now has Mike and his spinnaker to worry about.
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The end of the run coming up for the leaders: Frank and Kim (r) continue to be well in front, while ...
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... Al (3854) literally has the inside track for 2nd place. (l to r) Sue, Lori, Al Dave, Marc
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Even though their spinny looks great, Mike and Bill are not having much luck in their attempt to catch Andy (555) and Paul.
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Reverse angle: Here's how we looked to PRO, Stuart Pursey, on the RC boat. (l to r) Dave Frank, Mike, Sue, Al, ???
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Nice little puff being brought by Sue and Steph (7346) to Al and Angus who have just gybed to continue their defense of the left side.
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(l to r) Mike, Dave, Al, Sue: Of note are Mike and Bill who began this leg 10th (last!!)
but made big gains by going well right and meeting this new, stronger breeze and now lie 5th!!
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Al and Angus have nibbled away at Frank and Kim's lead somewhat.
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While Angus works his spinnaker like a veteran, Al keeps a wary eye on ...
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... Dave and Carol (282) who have been moving very well and catching up.
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Lori and Andrew (l) have coughed up some distance without their chute lately. Meanwhile, Al continues to ...
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... defend the left against the nearest boats while Dave (282) has opted for an early douse.
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Almost at the leeward mark: Congratulations to Mike and Bill (398) who made major gains on this run and will now douse, as will Marc and Julie (864). Hanging on until the "last dog is hung" (whatever that may refer to?) are Sue and Steph (7346).
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