the 2011 Rebel Nationals Wednesday 13 July ashore - 1 photos by Jeff Reynolds, Neil Robb and Uncle Al ........

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First aid by Mary Vorel! Puncture wounds in Uncle Al's arm suddenly appeared right after we rounded the first windward mark of the race before lunch. I have no recollection of anything happening. The infamous Awosting vampire? Anyway, I spent the rest of the race dripping thinned blood all over everything. Poor Meghan! Hope she doesn't mind the sight of blood. Regardless, she continued doing stalwart crew work, just like she did all week! Anyway, after the race, I was on my way to the beer tap when Mary very kindly intercepted me and ... ........

... administered first aid. The afternoon's racing seriously tested Mary's handiwork but it was up to the strenuous task. Thanks a lot, Mary!! ........

Some kind soul got this very nice shot of your Uncle Al. Thank you, whoever! ........

Judy Washburn (l) and Pat Vorel, How can anyone look so fresh after this day of tough racing??!! ........

The week's only protest: Bob Zimmer demonstrates how John Washburn's boom gybed and pierced his sail at mark #4. ........

The "parties" to the protest, Bob Zimmer (white shirt) and John Washburn have their backs to the camera. Shockingly, the Protest Committee - l to r: Dave Sutter?, Lee Nowak, George Vurno, Uncle Al - had been and still were drinking. But those beer cups came in handy as course marks as the incident was laid out. ........

After due deliberation, a decision was reached and explained. My congratulations to the parties who were models of good sportsmanship and honesty! Thanks, John and Bob.

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