| the 2007 North
American Rally Monday 23 July - 3 photos: Dave/Carol Hansman, Julia/Al Schonborn, Bill Harkins, Alan Asselstine, Andy Douma ... |
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| Soon we are passing the
lighthouse and ... ... |
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| ... the channel marker
off St. Aubyn Bay. ... |
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| And Pengallie Bay - where
we're to enjoy our group supper at the marina tomorrow -
is off to leeward there somewhere. ... |
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| Andrew and Lori enjoy the
nice breeze after a bit of a lull. - click
here for full-size pic ... |
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| With the sun high
overhead, Dick's jiffy reef lines cast pretty shadows on
his main. ... |
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| I do believe that those
are The Pancakes
over there on the right - off the starboard bow, if you
will. - click here for full-size pic ... |
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| I'm damned if I can
figure out from this chart, exactly where ... ... |
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| ... the channel marker
and the lighthouse fit in!! - click here for full-size pic ... |
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| You wouldn't want to get
this close to the shore in a strong on-shore breeze!
- click here
for full-size pic ... |
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| A closer view of the
lighthouse reveals that it now has a nest instead of a
light. ... |
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| Pancakes ... - click here for full-size pic ... |
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| ... off the port bow.
- click here
for full-size pic ... |
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| Good news: the one Pancakes dock is
empty of other craft as (l to r) Andy, Tony and Alan are the
first to discover. ... |
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| Andy Douma, with David
Nelson and son, Josh, make a fearless and flawless
landfall, while Tony and Mary reconnoitre a bit ... - click here for full-size pic ... |
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| ... before grabbing one
of the spots in this tiny cove. Dave and Alan figure they can haul out easily enough on the gently sloping rock in these calm waters. - click here for full-size pic ... |
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| Andy waits to put the
finishing touches on his mooring job, as David gathers
up his shore-going kit. Josh already has all he needs: his iPod. ... |
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| Actually, it appears that
Dave will ... ... |
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| ... anchor Windshaker in these
lovely, crystal clear waters. And speaking of Krystal,
here comes W2526 with ... ... |
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| ... Krystal ... ... |
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| ... leaping for joy at
the thought of setting foot on dry land once more after
lo, these many weeks at sea! More muted is the reaction of Bill and Margie who are assessing the landing possibilities. ... |
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| Krystal sees a suitable
spot, and in short order ... ... |
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| ... W2526 is anchored
nicely alongside Windshaker. ... |
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| With this many helping
hands, Andrew's Njord
won't need the roller/bumper Mary has kindly brought,
just in case. ... |
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| Taking no chances, Andrew
and Lori roll their jib as Tom and Nel approach behind
them. - click here
for full-size pic ... |
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| Dick has found a nice,
sheltered spot for Blue
Mist. |