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Images of Conrad Colman (NZL) from start of the Mini Transat

by Pierre Alian Varreon on 16 Sep 2009
Conrad Cameron (NZL) leaves for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle Pierre Alain Varreon



More images from the start of the Charente-Maritime/Bahia Transat 6.50, alias the Mini Transat with New Zealand sailor, Conrad Colman competing.


The race got underway in 15kts with 84 grossly over rigged 21-footers racing from the start in La Rochelle to Maderia and then onto Brazil.


Conrad Cameron (NZL) prepares for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon
Conrad Cameron (NZL) prepares for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon


Conrad Cameron (NZL) prepares for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon
Conrad Cameron (NZL) prepares for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon


Preparations for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon
Preparations for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon


Conrad Cameron (NZL) prepares for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon
Conrad Cameron (NZL) prepares for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon


Conrad Cameron (NZL) prepares for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon
Conrad Cameron (NZL) prepares for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon


Preparations for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon
Preparations for the start on the MiniTransAt at la Rochelle © Pierre Alain Varreon

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