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One last sport avaliable for Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. |
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| Setting Up |
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Many an hour was spent setting the like new DHL ( ex EF Language ) boat up for the big race. Special thanks to all the crew for learning the boat and setting her up for this big offshore event |
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| Sea Survival training.... |
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All the crew went through extensive survival training , here is cool shot of Alan Platt in the water. It was a sunning day with almost 38 people going through the training session. |
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| Offshore training started |
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Here is a good shot of the mid mast, Fitzy working on the boat at 0500 hrs! |
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| More bonding on the crew at sunrise... |
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Here is a good shot of Capt Andy, Anne, Brian and Alistair settling in for the night.. |
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| Sunrise |
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After a good night of sailing, we had a chance to pose for a sunrise shot... |
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| Some did not make the sunrise... |
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Some just didn't care about the sunrise! |
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| Some didn't make it at all |
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Here, bowman, Gerard, flogged to the bone catches a nap at sunrise...
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| More images |
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Brian G takes the helm as Andy looks on...every one that night got a bit of helm time in for prepping for the big race! |
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| Gerard on the wire |
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At home at sea brother G or Puppa G as we like to call him is on the wires fixing items on the boat whilest going some 15 knots of speed......good on you. |
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