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18ft Skiffs- Race Action in Strong Wind

by Frank Quealey on 18 Oct 2013
Close call on sydney harbour. Beth Morley - Sport Sailing Photography http://www.sportsailingphotography.com
Last Sunday, the Australian 18 Footers League staged the opening race of the season in winds which ranged from 25-32 knots on Sydney Harbour. Only two boats started but the empty harbour still wasn’t big enough as the two skiffs almost collided mid race.

Rabbitohs-kenwood spinnaker action in high wind. © Beth Morley - Sport Sailing Photography http://www.sportsailingphotography.com
Rabbitohs-kenwood spinnaker action in high wind. © Beth Morley - Sport Sailing Photography http://www.sportsailingphotography.com

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