the 2004 Wayfarer North Americans Sunday pics: race 4 photos by Nick Seraphinoff

Brian (9235) and Al (3854) contest the pin end as the gun is about to go. ...

Looks like both will start in clear air. Mark (7673) and John (7351) seem to be nicely lifted in a puff. ...

Roger (7700) and Jennifer (864) in a close battle near the windward mark. ...

Going onto the run, it was a virtual dead heat between Mark and Al. The latter (red spi) will again go low once the spinnaker is set. Here, Al has just finished the hoist and is now taking both sheets so that he can get the spinny flying while Frank adds the pole gently. Brian (r) who needs to beat Al to remain in the title hunt is lying 3rd. ...

As Brian and Scott start their run, Jennifer (864) on port meets John on starboard. ...

Getting ready for the hoists: (l to r) Geoff, Bob, Mike - the latter should have his main fully out before he does anything else!! ...

Frank and Al on their way up the second beat. They will hold their lead and defend their North American title successfully. Mark and Paul Taylor will place 2nd in this one, while Brian and Scott take 3rd. Jennifer Princing started her W career with a solid 4th-place finish ahead of Roger Shepherd.

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