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Patsy (l) and
Rachel wait as skipper, Kit, puts the finishing touches on Ab faB.
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The south wind is perfect for sail hoisting on this side
of the docks.
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The gaff-rigged sloop ...
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... continues to blockade the harbour.
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A lovely sight indeed.
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With slightly increasing cloud cover, today's winds are
beginning to decrease - unlike yesterday's - as (l to r) Keith, André and
Kit head out towards ...
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... Woods Island.
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David Graefe has battened the hatches so to speak, and is
ready to cast off as soon as ...
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... brother Tom gives him the word.
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A very neatly reefed Bruce Leonard sallies forth.
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Good samaritan Frank takes the cover off Akvavit for the Pedersens who have
yet to arrive.
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Kit (1037) and Bruce leave the marina with Vermont's
Green Mountains in the background.
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Margie gets the challenge of sailing out of the narrow
channel to the harbour mouth while Bill cleans up. Tom and Diane are
set to follow.
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Not everyone had the luxury of a competent crew to steer
while they went forward to clean up!!
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Not everyone had sail power, either!!
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We look like a genuine fleet, don't we??!!
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As we head off towards Woods Island, the ...
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... the winds have definitely died down quite a bit,
allowing ...
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... Lucy and Frank to really relax aboard SHADES.
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