the 2007 North American Rally
Monday 23 July - 2
photos: Dave/Carol Hansman, Julia/Al Schonborn, Bill Harkins, Alan Asselstine, Andy Douma
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Farewells and ...
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... good-luck wishes were ...
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... duly exchanged.
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Lisa has tacked Blue Mist, and is exiting Kilcoursie Bay.   - click here for full-size pic
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The first Wayfarers have almost passed the outer tip of Rose Island where Parry Sound becomes Georgian Bay.
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Andy Douma, meanwhile, hugs the north shore where Davy Island helps mark the entrance to Parry Sound.
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Blue Mist passes Davy Island.   - click here for full-size pic
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Nearing the west end of ...
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... Rose Island.   - click here for full-size pic
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Lisa wisely decides to pass astern of ...
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... this ...
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... before continuing across on starboard.
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Love the sun protection gear, Lisa!!
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Fine trim as ...   - click here for full-size pic
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... a flag-bedecked Blue Mist passes the last bit of Rose Island.
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Dick gives the jib, genoa if you want to be picky, his full and expert attention.
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Still imbued with the spirit of a great Rebel Nationals held just before the Rally, Uncle Al is sporting the requisite shirt and cap. The racers will note that Al is sitting further aft than is fast - but hey, Al knows how to cruise, sort of!!
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Al tries not to block the camera's view of Blue Mist.
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Aboard Windshaker, the camera is active, too, as crew, Carol, and ...
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... helm, Dave, capture each other. And that clever rascal, Dave, sneaks his toes into the shot as well!
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As planned, the leaders, like Andrew and Lori above, wait for the rest of us at ...
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... the entrance to the sound: (l to r) Alan, Andy, Tony, Lisa   - click here for full-size pic
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"Back on your heads; coffee break's over!!" After a fairly short wait ...    - click here for full-size pic
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... the drive towards The Pancakes resumes.   - click here for full-size pic