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Edwin Delaat on Starlight Express in Auckland to Denarau Ocean Race

by Margaret Dijkhuis on 23 May 2010
Edwin Delaat being interviewed by TV crew - Auckland to Denarau, Fiji Race 2010 margaret Dijkhuis

The Auckland to Denarau Ocean Race 2010 got away in the most fabulous weather conditions. The crews of all the participating boats had smiles all over.

Edwin Delaat crew member on Starlight Express was being interviewed by TV crew. Thirteen year old Edwin understood conditions were to worsen and having to prepare for the big expected low of 981 near North Cape with swells of 8 meter or more. Starlight Express, a Davidson 55 and no stranger to off shore events, most notably winning IRC and division A in the 2002 Sydney to Hobart. Edwin Delaat is surrounded by highly competent fellow crew and feels quite safe.

Visit www.edwinsail.com to read more about Edwin and the Auckland Fiji Ocean Race 2010 including a link to Live Tracking for the latest positions of all participating yachts.

Starlight Express leaving the Viaduct Basin, Auckland - Auckland to Denarau, Fiji Race 2010 © margaret Dijkhuis
Starlight Express leaving the Viaduct Basin, Auckland - Auckland to Denarau, Fiji Race 2010 © margaret Dijkhuis

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