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Melges 24 World Championship - Cocktail Party images by Teri Dodds

by Teri Dodds on 29 Jan 2014
Up close with a koala from Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary were a wonderful surprise for International guests Egidio (left) and Alberto Babbi. Teri Dodds
The Gill Melges 24 World Championship 2014 Welcome Cocktail Party, at Royal Geelong Yacht Club, treated skippers, crews and guests with some surprise guests on the night from the local Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary. The following images have been provided by photographer Teri Dodds.

Welcome Cocktail Party surprise guests from local Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary © Teri Dodds
Welcome Cocktail Party surprise guests from local Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary © Teri Dodds



Riccardo Simoneschi pats a dingo from Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary. © Teri Dodds
Riccardo Simoneschi pats a dingo from Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary. © Teri Dodds



Federico Michetti up close and personal with a dingo from Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary. © Teri Dodds
Federico Michetti up close and personal with a dingo from Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary. © Teri Dodds



Riccardo Simoneschi with a wallaby from Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary. © Teri Dodds
Riccardo Simoneschi with a wallaby from Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary. © Teri Dodds



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