the 2005 CanAm CL16 Regatta
Hilton Beach, August 6-7
Race 5, part 2
photos by Jake Cormier (commentary by Uncle Al)
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Marc and Al continue to romp down the first reach, happy to note that as yet, no one else has reached the windward mark. But note how the left side seems to have paid as virtually all the leaders are ...
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... coming in along or near the port-tack layline. In the foreground, Team Bill Hibbard/Charles McLaughlin who have signed up a 3rd crew member, are battening down the hatches as they see a healthy gust approaching.
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The gust has already hit the boats off their bow and ...
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... Team 1186 is ready for the worst.
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Lots of spectator boats to be seen as the leaders roll down the reach while the left-side boats continue to beat those who went right on the beat.
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Steve and Andrew head up the second beat with tall ship Madeline in the distance on the left.
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Kipp, now with two crews, on the second beat.
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Jesse (1143), Becky (2756) and Glenn (1916) are a beautiful sight while Al (left) continues to protect the left side.
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The close racing continues as all three boats remain ...
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... beautifully trimmed.
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Seconds later, Peter (1979) and Jim (right) add themselves to the mix.
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Steven Vail (1140), Mac Thomas (1142) and John Kupers (2136) begin the final beat.
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Steven (l) crosses Charles Marquardt who fights off a healthy puff as his crew looks on with a certain amount of trepidation.
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Exciting action early in the final beat.
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The first Hilton Beach Cup winners: Al Schonborn and Marc Bennett in 3854
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Second place in both the Cup race and the series will go to Steve and Andrew Macklin (523).
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Principal Race Officer, Mason Phelps, Jr. makes it official.

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