the 2007 North American Rally
Tuesday 24 July - 4
photos: Dave/Carol Hansman, Julia/Al Schonborn, Bill Harkins, Alan Asselstine, Andy Douma
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Alan (7346) and Bill (2526) soon come across on ...
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... starboard.
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Looking good!
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Tom (l) is about to follow Bill and Alan who have tacked for an obstruction: Rose Island.
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Now it's Dick's turn to helm Blue Mist, while ...
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... David Nelson takes over from Andy aboard Port Tack Too.
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Krystal (2526) and Mary (7346) get to steer, also.
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Coming in from the left is Njord with Lori, the ...
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... figurehead.
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Lori's hiking technique is legal only when you're not racing.
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Carol smiles for Dave, with Jones Island in the background.
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A starboard slant along Welcome, Knightsleigh and Jones islands reveals ...
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... nothing that ...
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... looks ...    - click here for full-size pic
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... suitable ...   - click here for full-size pic
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... or ...
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... even ...
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... remotely ...
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... promising!!
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Pretty, yes; promising, no!!
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But just past Jones, Dave led us to a quite adequate spot on Woodall Island.
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With the wind in this direction, our little beach is ...
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... nicely sheltered!!   - click here for full-size pic
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On Woodall, some of the rocks are high enough to give a ...   - click here for full-size pic
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... splendid view of ...   - click here for full-size pic
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... Wayfarers coming in.
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Dick evidently plans to anchor further along, while ...
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... Alan is still pondering his choices.