Il Duce is still the man

by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS 10 Aug 2018 21:59 PDT

Dream. They did, so they took the boat up for some sun. Plenty of talent on board that boat... Airlie Beach Race Week © Andrea Francolini

Yes. When it comes to pics of yachts, Andrea Francolini absolutely knows the pointy end from the blunt. Herewith his gallery from Day Two of the 2018 Airlie Beach Race Week. Grazie Mille.

The R/P66 Alive at Airlie Beach Race Week - photo © Andrea Francolini

They did, and even caught them. Big Nautor's Swan 60 out of Melbourne also made the journey North. Airlie Beach Race Week - photo © Andrea Francolini

Land of the square tops means it is the business end of the fleet. Here with team Hollywood. Alive leads from Ichi Ban and then Hooligan. Airlie Beach Race Week - photo © Andrea Francolini

When there is not a lot of wind it takes a sharp eye to find the interesting shots... Airlie Beach Race Week - photo © Andrea Francolini

Ichi Ban. Despite the conditions there would be nobody on board contemplating a swim over the next wind shift... Airlie Beach Race Week - photo © Andrea Francolini

Fareast once more in the spotlight at Airlie Beach Race Week - photo © Andrea Francolini

Dousing the kite on Fareast. Better than having to use the flare gun!!!! Airlie Beach Race Week - photo © Andrea Francolini

Ichi Ban and Hooligan. Ichi Ban would be happy with that, as Hooligan have to give them time... Airlie Beach Race Week - photo © Andrea Francolini

When there is not a lot of wind it takes a sharp eye to find the interesting shots... Airlie Beach Race Week - photo © Andrea Francolini

Il Duce is still the man

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