June
16th The Swellies
With the race progessing at a fantastic pace the fleet are
taking advantage of the conditions and are flying through
the course. The leading boats were heading into the Swellies
around midnight and were looking to go through on the early
tide.
Here are some of the fleet as they all make good progress
through this notorious stretch of water. |
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Greased
Lightning has shipped the oars as the wind rises to
see them safely through the Swellies. |
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she goes heading out into the safer waters and towards
Whitehaven. |
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As the wind strength
increases the following boats are getting along
without the paddles.
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Barmouth boat Midnight
Getaway pass under the Menai Bridge.
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Mew Gull follows them
a few moments later.
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The camera boat draw alongside
and Rob Howard conducts one of his famous ship to ship
interviews.
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The sun starts to break
through as the boats head into the Irish Sea.
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