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A
beautifully
executed reach-to-reach gybe for the leaders, Julian and Kevan,
as Tony
(7043,
2nd) and Ian (7588, 3rd) prepare for their moment of truth.
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A
lovely sight
- as another puff hits.
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Going
low
has once more paid off for Uncle Al (green/black spi) who has made
an amazing
recovery
after rounding the windward mark virtually last.
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Geoff
and
Philip Hodshon get everything set for the next puff.
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A
fine illustration
by 7900 of why it is essential to get the spi around to the new leeward
side just before the boom comes over. Meanwhile Robin and June (4286)
have
both main and jib well trimmed and June can now devote her energies to
getting the spi going on the new gybe. This was a Don Gallagher's
(4406)
best race (easily in the top 10) until he (presumably) capsized. On
their
way to an excellent 10th in 7351 are Bill de Boer and Roger Shepherd.
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This
is what
it's all about! Just after the gybe is completed, Derwyn Hughes (4615)
and Richard Stone (4960) get set to plane away in a glorious puff. The
key here will be to bear away fast before the heel creates more weather
helm than the rudder can handle! With the mains already full out, quick
bearing away will be the only option short of letting the spi collapse
(which would be slow, and rough on the spi!)
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As
Jimmy and
Elaine Clouston (7676) zip on past in flawless form, Graeme Hinton
appears
less than amused at this entirely new way of heaving to!! Of course,
Graeme
could make life a lot easier for his crew. He should take the pressure
off the spi by briefly bearing away to a very broad reach and pulling
in
on the spi sheet!
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Has
anyone
seen a nicer, smoother looking chute than 88's??!!
Meanwhile,
Robin
and June are having a very uncharacteristic tough time with their chute.
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(l
to r)
Brian Love (3654) get set to gybe as Bill Fyfe's spi (6739) has taken
an
interesting twist. Unidentified KC spi behind John Hammond (black hull)
and Bill de Boer (7351) both of whom have certainly ensured that their
spis have been pulled amply to the new leeward side. Joe and Janis
Schnur
(2957) appear almost set to plane away while John Pocock (7385) ponders
his upcoming gybe.
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Roger
Redwin
is all set to sheet in aboard George Blanchard's 4600 while Martin
Collen
(88) and Jimmy Clouston (7676) are pictures of grace and symmetry as
they
plane away under their chutes.
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Graeme
and
Antony Hinton (7900) are a picture of flawless form (at last!) while
Derwyn
Hughes (far left) also seems to be moving well. Colin Wilson (1) has
doused
his spi - no doubt for a very good reason.
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Alf
Easy spares
a quick glance for some unlucky swimmers while Robin and June
demonstrate
the art of
sitting
very well aft once the Wayfarer reaches these speeds.
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