Barmouth
- Saturday midday
The race begins and 15 teams take on the daunting task of
sailing to Caernarfon, Whitehaven and Fort William taking
in the three highest mountains in Wales, England and Scotland.
Hannah, the Royal Marines entry made an excellent with the
other Reflex Clipper, Lightning Reflex right on her tail.
Here is a selection of images from todays start. |
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Lightning
Reflex digs in after Hannah. |
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Dave
Bird runs Midnight Getaway alongside tha camera
boat. Dave was a member of the winning team in
2000.
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Greased
Lightning with the Tri' Estrelita coming fast from
behind. |
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Mew Gull and Greased
Lightning neck and neck.
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Estrelita is following
the fleet although she is not taking part in the
race. she is taking the ashes of Bob Peart to be
scattered on the summits of Snowdon, Scafell and
Ben Nevis. Bob was a great runner and his ashes
are being carried by his fellow team members from
the 1988 race.
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ESOX waits for repairs after
her engine failed as she motored to the start line.
The team hope to rejoin the race with the 11.30 tide tonight.
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