the North Bay Wayfarer Weekend 2006
the Cruise Race: pre-start
photos
by Julia Schonborn

About 6:30 p.m., we launched in the protected NBYC harbour while the breeze outside
had died down to a nice hiking-strength wind. It had turned into ...
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... a truly lovely evening.
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Pat Aplevich and Eclairelle are ready to roll.
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As are Andrew and Joanne.
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And Felicia with Henry and John (paddling).
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Ross (r) and Al took a bit longer to get going when Al discovered - to his horror - that the beautifully finished rudder blade on this boat had a very sharp leading edge. The blade was quickly replaced with Al's spare, the extension tiller adjusted, and ...
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... we were ...
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... off!
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Galley slaves! I have good news and bad news ...
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Defending champion, Marc Bennett, with Michele Dicker is about to edge out into the wind line.
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Conditions are ...
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... ideal as the countdown begins under a slowly setting sun.
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Al keeps a "good lookout" for Ross.
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Lori and Jason have it all together.
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As do Dwight and Pat.
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Andrew and Joanne look fast.
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A serious-looking Hansman team: Carol and Dave
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Geoff and Barb check out the start line.
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Ditto Henry and John
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Beautiful lighting here for sailing shots.
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The M&M team: Michele and Marc
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2006 North Bay Wayfarer Weekend