the 2007 Tim Dowling Memorial Regatta
Clark Lake YC * September 22-23
Sunday racing pics by Mike Smith - 3
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Nice sunburn, Catie!
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A few seconds after the start of the Rebels' final race. The Interlakes are already halfway down their run from #4 to #5. Wind conditions are largely what they were for the previous race, and accordingly, Al and Marc (3923) have seen no reason to change their race plan which was to play the south shore. Here they tack towards a gust coming off the south shore.
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A few seconds later   - for full-size pic, click here
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Awaiting the Sunfish countdown: Series leader, Tom Katterheinrich, looks upwind to see what's coming. Hidden behind Tom's sail is Matt Heywood who is about to stage an incredible comeback: In an 8-boat fleet, he is 5 points behind the leader, entering the final race. Winning this race won't be nearly enough, he'll need a collapse by the leader as well. Amazingly, Matt gets it done!
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Gail Turluck watches for wind developments.
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John Fenton (79660) and Don Jones do likewise.
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The nameless Mr. Stephenson
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The Interlake run, meanwhile, is producing excitement as well:
Don (spinnaker) and Ben (helm) Wilson are holding off Bob Bradley with Betsy and Kevin Bracy with CeCe (1248).  
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A lovely scene as the Rebels work up their beat to #4 while the Interlakes are nearing the end of their run.
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The Sunfish are into their countdown.   - for full-size pic, click here
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A lovely puff for the Rebels to sink their teeth into!!   - for full-size pic, click here
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More Interlake action along the north shore   - for full-size pic, click here
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(l to r) Ryan Mabie, Andy with Kristen, Matt Heywood
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Fine form all around for Kristen and Andy.
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The Rebels near the end of their first beat:
(l to r) Dave Nickels, Mary Vorel, Uncle Al, Steve Cummings (4004) , Woody Woodruff, Dan Hockenberry
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Still waiting for the Sunfish start: Mr. Stephenson and Ryan Mabie (80024)
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The Interlakes approach the leeward mark (#5).   - for full-size pic, click here
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Just after rounding #5 and starting the second beat: Woody (4077), Neil (4162) and Fritz.
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A few moments later, Mary (l) has now re-entered the picture.
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Fine upwind concentration and form for Brian Main (r) and Mike Wolf.