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Images and Video of the Waitemata- ANZAC 18's on Auckland Harbour

by Ross Whitburn on 25 Apr 2009
Mast down - Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour Ross Whitburn

Aucklanders were treated once again to the sight of Australian and New Zealand 18ft skiffs on the Auckland harbour on Thursday. Due to strong winds racing was cancelled on Friday and Saturday but is hoped to be held on Sunday.

http://tvnz.co.nz/othersports-news/anzac-skiff-racing-returns-1-56-2674320!Click_here to ONE Sport's Martin Tasker's report on the racing on Thursday in the fresh seabreeze - spectacular stuff!

Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn
Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn


Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn
Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn


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Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn
Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn


Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn
Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn


Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn
Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn


Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn
Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn


Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn
Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn


Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn
Opening day ANZAC 18ft skiffs - Waitemata Harbour © Ross Whitburn

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