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2006 Jim Lidgard Memorial Regatta
Part of the W.I.Y.C. Photo Gallery The Photos below are from the 2006 Jim Lidgard Memorial Regatta held at the Westhaven Marina and Hosted by the Watchman Island Yacht Club | |
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All the photos below are clickable to see a full screen version. They may look a bit dull
in the thumbnail shot, but do look much better full size. If you would like a copy of
one of these photos, in either printed or digital form, just contact me. greg@goforgolf.com
We hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them. I will from time to time add more pages of photos. Please help increase your W.I.Y.C. Photo Gallery by sending me your photos for inclusion. | |
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The Competitors - The competitors arrive at the Westhaven Marina venue to check in
their boats and have a practice sail.
A light breeze and overcast skys open up to a sunny day and a nice breeze. I enjoy covering the regattas, and I hope I have created a good coverage of this 2006 Regatta. If you would like a print or copy of any of the photos, just email me at greg@goforgolf.com Photos by: Greg Paul - Townsical |
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Racing is Underway - Don Lidgard "E" and Chris Morton "U" choose a leeward start.
Remember to click the photos for an enlarged version Photos by: Greg Paul - Townsical |
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The Next Fleet - The next fleet watch carefully
. . . where do we start to get to that lift first ? Photos by: Greg Paul - Townsical |
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Judy Salthouse - Judy Salthouse sailing "Salty J" powers away from the start mark to start the "Orakei Loop"
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A Tight Rounding - A tight rounding . . .
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Rarotongan Guys - One of the raro guys, Bob Sarney "P"
Thanks for attending guys. Photos by: Greg Paul - Townsical |
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Squashed - Peter Pushmann "7" is squashed out at the top mark . . .
Photos by: Greg Paul - Townsical |
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Saturday racing - Saturday racing commences
Overcast and cold . . . but . . . with more breeze. But not so good for crisp photos. |
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I Said Cold - Our thanks go to the wonderful ladies who manned the start and finish lines, recorded the results, took the abuse, and froze . . . We don't have a Regatta without these terrific ladies. Bernie, Bernice and . . . help me . . . Thanks HEAPS Photos by: Greg Paul - Townsical |
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A Clean Rounding - A clean rounding of the Start mark bouy to start the "Orakei Loop"
Photos by: Greg Paul - Townsical |
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A Tangle - Clearly heard from the crowd . . . "Not more Electron Mating"
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Who's That - . . . . Who ? . . . Carl Wackrow "D" chases Greg Stenbeck "S" around the top mark
Woooow, how a new jib and a new eye makes a difference . . . Photos by: Greg Paul - Townsical |
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Sean Lidgard - A neat photo of Sean Lidgard "3" - What a great performance after missing
the racing on friday.
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The Competitors - Plenty of concentration from the competitors
Photos by: Clive Twigden |
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Another Close Start - Des sailing Number "1" (with the fluorescent windex), gets a great start closely pursued by
Graham McKay "G" and "4" . . . that's me, Greg Paul.
My thanks to our security guy, a friend of mine, Clive Twigden, for getting a few great photos of me and the guys in my group . . . who would otherwise not have been in the photos. Photos by: Clive Twigden |
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Racing is Over - Racing is over - Boats are washed, packed up and put in the boot
. . . Who's the neat little enthusiast in the photo . . . Is he a Townson convert . . . I know his Dad and he owns a multihull . . . buggar . . . we can save him . . . Photos by: Clive Twigden |
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Prize Giving - Racing is Over, leaving only the prize giving.
Ray Nixon, the WIYC Commodore, Regatta organiser and regatta PRO is photographed listening to Nigel Brown's repate. Ray, we do thank you for your terrific efforts in supplying us with a great Regatta. Final Results 1. Greg Stenbeck 'S' - 26 net points 2. Tony Baker 'Q' - 27 points 3. Lindsay Graves 'C' - 29 points 4. Chris Morton 'U' - 35 points 5. Bunny Nicholson 'V' - 42 points For Full Results CLICK HERE Photos by: Greg Paul - Townsical |
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And Finally - The Prize Giving concludes with a special presentation to our wonderful leader, Des Townson, (GOD), for all his assistance and efforts with the many Electron Regattas held each year. We will ALL remember Des's incredible successful "Port Tack" start . . . Photos by: Greg Paul - Townsical |
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