2008 Pumpkin Regatta: race pics 2.02

the 2008 Pumpkin Regatta
Fanshawe YC * London, ON * October 4-5
Race 2.02
photos by Bob Steer, Steve Currie and Paul Chesman
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Drew is all set for race 2 but not averse to ...
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... to sharing a little warmth with his ...
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... pretty crew, Lindsay.
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The course set for race #2: start (A-B) - 6 - O(Pumpkin mark) - 6 - 4 - 2 - finish (A-B), buoys to port
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Pierre (2776) tacks away from Jack (1796) to get clear air.
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While Ed (2687) goes off to explore the east shore, Richard holds a very nice-looking starboard.
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Lasers lurking as their countdown has begun.
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Looks like the Y's are sailing into a nice breeze that should reach the Lasers by the time of their start.
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At Fanshawe (and on other small lakes) it's always wise to stay near the start area - just in case!!!
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We could be into the final minute of the Laser countdown here.
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The art of "sitting" is an essential skill to master if you're to get good starts - especially in dinghies.
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Nice!!
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Wonder of wonders, looks like we're going to have a nice, square line which can be crossed at about 45° on either tack.
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The reverse angle view from the beach: the vultures gather!
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But the true last-minute sitting has yet to get underway.
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Ah! Now we're into the last few seconds of sitting, but while that is going on ...
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... there's a major starboard knock, and again ...
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... it becomes necessary to cross the line on port. Rick's quick, fearless reaction to the new reality ...
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... gets him off first with ...
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... Brad (178654) in close pursuit.
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The reverse angle view, looking towards the beach. Any way you look at it, Rick (38585) aced the start - again!!

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