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Volvo's in Auckland,Laser Masters and Sydney Harbour Regatta

by The Sail-World Team on 12 Mar 2012
Volvo finish for Telefonica (1) - Volvo Ocean Race, Leg 4 Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Volvo Round the World fleet fighting into Auckland, we have full coverage. Much more to come during this week, right through to the In Port race and the start of the next leg.

Ian Johnson GBR 990 leads Laser Radial Apprentice Masters fleet away on race 1 © Laser Masters Worlds Media 2012 http://www.lasersailing.com.au
Ian Johnson GBR 990 leads Laser Radial Apprentice Masters fleet away on race 1 © Laser Masters Worlds Media 2012 http://www.lasersailing.com.au


Sail-world was out on the water at the Laser World Masters titles yesterday and we will be here all week. There are some fascinating stories from amongst the 233 sailors fighting for Laser Cubes.

Photos and news from the Sydney Harbour Regatta and lots more from around the traps.

Zip had a big broach in the sports boat division - Sydney Harbour Regatta hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Mosman. © Saltwater Images
Zip had a big broach in the sports boat division - Sydney Harbour Regatta hosted by Middle Harbour Yacht Club, Mosman. © Saltwater Images


Have a great week and call by often, the news just keeps flowing.

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