the 2007 Pumpkin Regatta
Fanshawe YC * Sept. 29-30
race pics: Saturday - Race 3.5
by Mary Abel

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Jens and Sharon
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Bob and Amanda Somek in their Y-Flyer
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Mike (r) and Len continue to struggle with the chutes.
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While Mike tries to quickly adjust to a mini-breeze suddenly coming from the far side of the lake ...
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... Dwight (4406) has pulled marginally ahead of Doug (1366).
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After finishing 2nd among the Y's, Richard King with ...
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... son, Colin, as the human engine, heads for "home".
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A little of that easterly breeze from the far shore for Sue and Steph who ...
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... are well on their way to ...    - for full-size pic, click here
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... taking the Wayfarer 3rd.
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Not far behind is Dwight (4606) who takes 4th ahead of ...
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... Doug (blue hull).
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Jens and Sharon will cross in 6th, just behind ...
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... their Killbear sailing buddy, Rick Goldt, in his Laser.
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And finishing a close 7th will be ...
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... Dave and Kim.
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Phew! Nearly done at last!!
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Mike (l) and Harold edge closer to an exciting finish.
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Harold and Mitchell (l) put in a nice tack after being headed, and look forward to challenging Mike, but ...
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... look out for ...    - for full-size pic, click here
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... Len and Andy (6732) who are making a late "charge" and will take 8th, while Harold and Mitchell can be proud of having gotten past the veteran, Mike (CAN90) right before the finish to move into 9th.
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