Melbourne Winter Series - Perfect really -Cold, blustery and wet

6:49 AM Fri 30 Jul 2010 GMT

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Race Four of the Melbourne Winter Series is on this Sunday, August 1st. It is likely to be cold, blustery and a bit wet, just like it was for Race Three on July 18. The models all differ currently on exactly what it will be and when, but if it is raceable, then layers and plenty of them, at that, will be the go. The Sailing Committee has already indicated that just the one race will be held, so it won't be too long before crews are back in the showers or bar. The vessels at or near the top ...

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