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Andrea Francolini was at the RSYS Milson Silver Goblets for Etchells

by John Curnow on 4 Feb 2017
The Etchells enjoy a very dedicated following of terrific sailors from all over Australia. - Wilson Silver Goblets Andrea Francolini
The magnificent work of Andrea Francolini continues. He was at the last day of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron's Milson Silver Goblets regatta for Etchells. It is sailed over the course of the week as a twilight regatta and then has multiple races on the final day, Saturday. It usually attracts a fleet of 30+ Etchells from NSW and also Interstate. The Milson Silver Goblets was won by Iron Lotus, then Wobbegong 2, and in third place was Top 40.

Woebegone 2 achieved third place for the regatta - Wilson Silver Goblets © Andrea Francolini
Woebegone 2 achieved third place for the regatta - Wilson Silver Goblets © Andrea Francolini



Always tight racing with the premier One Design fleet in AUS - Etchells - Wilson Silver Goblets © Andrea Francolini
Always tight racing with the premier One Design fleet in AUS - Etchells - Wilson Silver Goblets © Andrea Francolini



The Etchells Fleet reading along in superb conditions on Sydney Harbour - Wilson Silver Goblets © Andrea Francolini
The Etchells Fleet reading along in superb conditions on Sydney Harbour - Wilson Silver Goblets © Andrea Francolini



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