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Testing conditions for Masters in Geelong

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12:08 PM Mon 23 Feb 2009 GMT
'Race Start - 12th Australian Masters Games 2009' Teri Dodds &copy

The first race of the Australian Masters Games was held on Geelong's Corio Bay today, in conditions which would have caused problems for their younger counterparts.

The fleet commenced racing shortly after the expected start time of 1355, in a 17 - 19 knot breeze. The fluctuating westerly, caused havoc with the fleet, with capsizing a frequent observation. Chris Parker showed the fleet the way in his A class catamaran, leading from start to finish. The southerly seabreeze came in halfway through the race with 29 knot gusts, causing the PRO Rob Lyle to abandon sailing after race one was completed. (Two races were scheduled).

With an eclectic fleet of classes including Tasars, JB505's, Lasers, AClass catamarans, Contenders, Hobie catamaran's, Impulses, Mosquitos, Arrows, OK Dinghy's, and the sole Moth foiler, all sailing on the same course, it certainly made interesting viewing and shooting.

For results and more information; www.rgyc.com.au/results/masters2009or www.australasianmasters.com

Images can soon be viewed on www.teridodds.com


Queens Boulevard (Sabre - Andrew McIntyre) - 12th Australian Masters Games 2009 - Teri Dodds&copy


Vin Fiz (Laser radial) - 12th Australian Masters Games 2009 - Teri Dodds&copy


Misfit ( Stephen Mackey) - 12th Australian Masters Games 2009 - Teri Dodds&copy


Chris Jones’ Contender, On The Edge - 12th Australian Masters Games 2009 - Teri Dodds&copy


Brescia upright and heading for the finish of Race One - 12th Australian Masters Games 2009 - Teri Dodds&copy


Brescia capsizes after hitting the top mark (Tony Bull and Ben O’Brien) - 12th Australian Masters Games 2009 - Teri Dodds&copy


Chris Parker’s A Class entrant Lifeboat - 12th Australian Masters Games 2009 - Teri Dodds&copy




by Teri Dodds


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