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For tidal reasons Saturday, the first day of the Nordic Nationals, being sailed in
Christchurch Bay with White Sails, was an early start for all in lovely sunny, albeit cool
conditions, as we needed to be clear of the river entrance by 0715 for a warning
signal at 08.45! Three races were held in max 10 knots of North’ly wind, just South of
North Head. From an early stage the Danes started well, with great height, boat
speed and loose headstays...!

Image courtesy of Dugald Henderson

GBR 777, Double O was the
quickest UK boat, winning the first
race with GBR 707 Madelaine
nd
coming in 2 followed by DEN 873
Cirkeline in third place. DEN729
Sulajma (the Red boat) had two
firsts in Race 2 and 3.

Image courtesy of Paul French, Coolhat
Digital. https://www.coolhat.co.uk/

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