the 2008 Pumpkin Regatta Fanshawe YC * London, ON * October 4-5 Friday/Saturday on shore photos (mostly) by Paul Chesman and Uncle Al ...

Friday evening at the Fanshawe YC: the brothers Biskaborn, Brad and ... ...

... Kevin (the outstanding FYC web master) buff their Lasers to ... ...

... a mirror finish. ...

Meanwhile, in SW London, John de Boer prepares to host the W's for the traditional Pre-Pumpkin gala. ...

Already in from North Bay is Team Mystic ... ...

... Sue Pilling and ... ...

... Steph Romaniuk who has had to sacrifice his favourite hanky so that Sue can repair their masthead fly. We had so much fun over dinner, Dark 'n' Stormies, etc. that no one ended up taking pictures. I do remember that we all drank to Dave Hansman's very good health when the latter phoned just before his flight to Mongolia. ...

Saturday: The morning sun belies a depressing forecast for cloudy weather with a cool high of 13°C. ...

Coming down the steps from the "chalet" is a young and very ready sailor. ...

Inside the chalet, registration is underway and acquaintances are ... ...

... renewed. ...

The registration team takes special care to get names of helms and crews perfect since they'll be needed for the prizes for all. ...

Sue Goldt chats with Steve Currie who will be manning the CWA camera with great success and enthusiasm. ...

Ready to face a cool day on Fanshawe Lake ...

Saturday post race: Former W8261, Bob Steer, has spent his Saturday taking pictures - with emphasis on boat portraits suitable for the prize plaques to be created overnight by Kevin Biskaborn. ...

Today is Julia Schonborn's 50th birthday, and John de Boer has arranged for the best ... ...

... a butter creme cake from London's renowned Melrose Bakery, a Dutch establishment, of course. ...

That Seal Suit is almost as old as Julia!! ...

Mmmmm! Butter creme cake with a Dark 'n' Stormy!!!

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