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J-24 Action at 2006 Worlds in Melbourne

by Al Constable on 20 Jan 2006
J24Worlds06 0632 - 2006 J24 Worlds Andrea Francolini Photography http://www.afrancolini.com/
Melbourne’s Port Phillip hosted the J- 24 Worlds and our friends from the country of the rising sun were well present with eight entries, our Kiwi neighbours from across the Tasman where racing along with American, British, Brazilian, Italian and Canadian participants.

At all times the mark roundings were worth hearing (not only seeing) as many
colourful expressions were yelled out. Some impossible to understand - which
maybe was a good thing - and some exclamations have obtained international
status and are recognizable to all ears no matter what your background may
be!

Besides these lessons in foreign languages the J24 Worlds sure did live up
to their expectations. Plenty of action and variable conditions tested the
40 yachts which put up a show worth remembering

All the images can be seen on www.afrancolini.com Key word: J24

Italian-born Francolini, has been living and working in Australia since 2000 and has a reputation for getting up close and personal with his subject matter, ensuring that he always delivers highly creative images. Over 50 magazine covers since 2000 attest to the impact his images have created throughout the years.

An exhibtion by Andrea Francolini is being shown at the Cruz Galleries at Waterfront City until 12 February 2006. Gallery hrs 10am-5pm daily

Cruz Galleries is located in the Waterfront City Piazza, G02/427 Docklands Drive, Docklands (Mel ref 43 B8)

For more information on Cruz Galleries or Andrea Francolini’s exhibition please call:
Margaret Harris Cruz Galleries
03 9329 4447 Waterfront City Piazza
0418 101 353 G02/427 Docklands Drive
info@cruzgalleries.com.au Docklands, Victoria 3008


www.cruzgalleries.com.au
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