the 2008 Wayfarer North Americans
Mississauga Sailing Club * September 13-14
race 2.3
photos by Iza Hansen and Gord Leachman
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The start as seen from the RC boat
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We're off! No port-tack start for Colin and Martin (1820) this time.
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First past the windward mark are Heider and Tom who are about to ...
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... pop their chute even before they reach the offset mark. Nicely done!!
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Alastair and Dave are 2nd around.
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Going left has paid off for Rob and Daniel who have rounded a fine 3rd.
Still approaching the windward mark are Mike and Kirk (CAN90) and Gary with Emily.
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Duly having shaken out their reef, Jim and Linda are about to round 4th.
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It's close for 5th: (l to r) Kit , Mark, Colin
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A symphony of spinnaker poles?
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A glorious 8th for Uncle Al and Dave after an early 720.
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Mike and Kirk
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Sue Pilling passes the windward mark as Steph Romaniuk, Boy Wayfarer, sets up the pole.
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The start of the first run: (l to r) Dwight, Mike, Mark, Rob, Alastair, Heider, Colin, Sue, Jim, Kit
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