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49er sails 120nm Coastal Classic - Images from the long ride

by Burling Media on 26 Oct 2009
Off TiriTiri Island soon after the start - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic Burling Media

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke completed the 120nm Coastal Classic course sailing alongside the top competitors. Although Alfa Romeo was long gone, the 49er crew battled with the 50fters, leading this group at Cape Brett, but losing their lead after their second pitchpole of the trip. We present images taken from their support boat..

Peak speed was over 20kts and the 120nm trip took around nine and a half hours with four capsizes and two pitchpolings. A great effort.

Hen and Chicken at 1pm - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media
Hen and Chicken at 1pm - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media


Between Whangarei and Tutukaka - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media
Between Whangarei and Tutukaka - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media


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Approaching Cape Brett - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media
Approaching Cape Brett - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media


Hole in the rock - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media
Hole in the rock - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media


Cape Brett - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media
Cape Brett - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media


Freak gust and pitchpoling off Cape Brett - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media
Freak gust and pitchpoling off Cape Brett - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media


Sunset heading into Russell - - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media
Sunset heading into Russell - - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media


Finished Russell at 7.30 pm - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media
Finished Russell at 7.30 pm - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media


On the beach at Russell - - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media
On the beach at Russell - - Burling Tuke 49er ride in the 2009 Coastal Classic © Burling Media


Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are supported by --- © SW
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke are supported by --- © SW

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