September 2008 pre race gallery images An early starter: Jane takes to the water whilst everybody else is still in the boat park Now, where do I put this string….? Simon, complete with admiring audience Still admiring…. Simon, now with helping hands… David and Meg intent on the sail; added commentary from the Vice-Commodore John Leveridge and Mike Ford, intent on their pre-race preparation Now what happens if I pull this… John Chandler’s Bosun taking to the water A phalanx of Lasers Big boats and small boats….. (might appear to be a puzzling study in perspective if you didn’t know) Amazing how long the shadows are in September All helms gone to check the course…? John D looks back And so does Jane A Jane Chadney showing the laid-back way of coming ashore Simon checks the business end John goes Solo om and Emily edge away from the shore They who must be obeyed (well, just for as long as they’re Race Officers, anyway….)