B14 Worlds - Images by Tasmanian photographer Jane Austin

8:09 AM Sun 11 Jan 2009 GMT

'Sophie Hunt (Hunt Leather) was one of only two females at the helm among the 100 sailors. - B14 World Championship Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania Hobart' Jane Austin Click Here to view large photo

Hobart yachting photogrpaher Jane Austin capture the colour of the B14 Worlds.

Scaled downed version fo the famous Australian 18 footers, the B14's provided action aplenty.

Strait4Devils Budget sailed hard in preparation for some gruelling sailing across Bass Strait in March to raise funds for Tassie Devil research. - B14 World Championship Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania Hobart - Jane Austin Click Here to view large photo

Quinta Raddison Ltd (UK) fights for room. - B14 World Championship Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania Hobart - Jane Austin Click Here to view large photo

Toxic dominates the start line with skulls and strong racing. - B14 World Championship Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania Hobart - Jane Austin Click Here to view large photo

Seavolution (2nd place) hot on the heels of The Nude (NSW) - B14 World Championship Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania Hobart - Jane Austin Click Here to view large photo

Dodge a Bullet dodges the buoy in tight racing around the buoys. - B14 World Championship Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania Hobart - Jane Austin Click Here to view large photo

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