the Wayfarer Ontarios
July 19-20, 2008 * Lac Deschênes Sailing Club
race #3 pics - 4
photos by Stuart Pursey, Marc Lamadeleine and Julia Schonborn
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Paul (3933) and Robin (6071) are now added to the lovely sight.
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Looks like - judging by mast height - Frank (648) retains the lead, followed by Al (red spi) and Dave (282).
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Frank and Kim have gybed and are about to pass the gybe mark.
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Pretty good lead for Frank - better than he had at the previous mark!!
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Al (3rd from left) has decided not to risk a reach-to-reach gybe with his rookie crew
- not with five boats close behind that could easily all roll him while he struggles up a close spi reach!!
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So far, Al's decision looks wise, except perhaps from the catching-Frank point of view.
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With nobody close behind, Sue and Steph have decided to risk their chute and presumably try to foot through to leeward of Mike (398), Andrew (3140) and Marc (864). It's a long shot but one with little risk and better entertainment value than simply following the parade.
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