Il Duce - basking in the sun

by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS 31 Aug 2018 07:51 BST 30/8/18 to 5/9/18

The big and hefty Nautor's Swan, Dream Catcher III, showing that there was some squirt around © Andrea Francolini

At a time when a lot of people are cold or wet, or both, Andrea Francolini turns in this gallery from Magnetic Island Race Week to remind us what sun looks like. Many are at the snow, but some are doing this.... Lap it up!

Land of the prodders - well except for Vamp (white hull) - photo © Andrea Francolini

Miss Scarlet was built as the R/P52 Scarlet Runner and then sold to her New Zealand owners. - photo © Andrea Francolini

On a super light day, and even lighter tri sounds like a ripper idea! - photo © Andrea Francolini

Vamp is the John Corby penned 49 built as Flirt. Good to see her showing her wares, as it were. - photo © Andrea Francolini

Paul Clitheroe behind the helm of his beloved, Balance. She's a two-time Hobart winner, which is a pretty awesome feat. that man Brownie in the afterguard there, but where is Neil Newton? - photo © Andrea Francolini

Best you get it all in before it ends up in the drink... - photo © Andrea Francolini

Not sure the kite is big enough. Do you have another? - photo © Andrea Francolini

Yes. I'll sail off into the sunset. Right now, in fact... - photo © Andrea Francolini

Il Duce - basking in the sun

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