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Rolex Sydney Hobart 2012 - Alex McKinnon pictures from VO60 - Merit
by Alex McKinnon on 23 Dec 2012
Michael Cocks spikes the spinnaker for retrieval. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Alex McKinnon Photography
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2012 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Photographer Alex McKinnon joined the crew of VO60, Merit, for their training run on a delightfully sunny Sydney Harbour.
Bryan Bailie behind the helm of the VO60, Merit. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Matt Cubit and the gang hoist the spinnaker. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Maureen Hand and company retrieve the headsail. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Michael Crook brings the mainsail’s outhaul on. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Merit under kite and passing one of Sydney’s iconic Harbour ferries. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Returning back down Sydney Harbour after training. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Crew briefing before the training session on Merit. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Grinding away on board the VO60, Merit. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
Michael Cocks takes the new headsail for’ard in readiness for a change. - Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race © Alex McKinnon Photography http://www.alexmckinnonphotography.com
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