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by A. J. McKinnon 15 Jan 2023 11:01 AEDT 14-18 October 2023

Gallery of images from the first day of racing at Sail Melbourne being held at Royal Bright Yacht Club. It was very hot on shore, but the conditions on the water were perfect for sailing, with up to 15 knots of wind from the North.

Close racing between Peter Coleman Sail number 1010 and Neil Paterson Sail number 878. Coleman is leading the regatta by 1 point ahead of Paterson after the first day of racing - photo © A.J. McKinnon
Close racing between Peter Coleman Sail number 1010 and Neil Paterson Sail number 878. Coleman is leading the regatta by 1 point ahead of Paterson after the first day of racing - photo © A.J. McKinnon

Laura Harding and Annie Wilmot leading the pack to the first mark. They are currently leading the 49erFX fleet after the first day of racing - photo © A.J. McKinnon
Laura Harding and Annie Wilmot leading the pack to the first mark. They are currently leading the 49erFX fleet after the first day of racing - photo © A.J. McKinnon

Close racing in the 470 fleet - photo © A.J. McKinnon
Close racing in the 470 fleet - photo © A.J. McKinnon

The ICLA 7 fleet enjoyed some great breezes after the racing had been APd waiting for the wind - photo © A.J. McKinnon
The ICLA 7 fleet enjoyed some great breezes after the racing had been APd waiting for the wind - photo © A.J. McKinnon

Matt Wearn from WA is currently second after the first day of racing after a 4th and a 3rd - photo © A.J. McKinnon
Matt Wearn from WA is currently second after the first day of racing after a 4th and a 3rd - photo © A.J. McKinnon

George Gautrey for New Zealand is currently in 9th position with a 6th and a 17th in today's racing - photo © A.J. McKinnon
George Gautrey for New Zealand is currently in 9th position with a 6th and a 17th in today's racing - photo © A.J. McKinnon

Some very close racing in the 49er fleet - photo © A.J. McKinnon
Some very close racing in the 49er fleet - photo © A.J. McKinnon

Samantha Costin from QLD had a great day on the water with three bullets - photo © A.J. McKinnon
Samantha Costin from QLD had a great day on the water with three bullets - photo © A.J. McKinnon

Grae Morris sail number AUS81 enjoyed the first day of racing with three firsts for the day. Justin Kitchen from New Zealand is currently running equal second with Oscar Timm after the first day - photo © A.J. McKinnon
Grae Morris sail number AUS81 enjoyed the first day of racing with three firsts for the day. Justin Kitchen from New Zealand is currently running equal second with Oscar Timm after the first day - photo © A.J. McKinnon

Saki Matsunae and Yuri Saito from NSW enjoying some of the conditions Port Phillip can offer - photo © A.J. McKinnon
Saki Matsunae and Yuri Saito from NSW enjoying some of the conditions Port Phillip can offer - photo © A.J. McKinnon

Paul and Bronwyn Ridgway working their way up to the top mark - photo © A.J. McKinnon
Paul and Bronwyn Ridgway working their way up to the top mark - photo © A.J. McKinnon

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