Postcard conditions - Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week Day One

3:48 AM Fri 14 Aug 2009 GMT

'Stealthy heads north - Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week 2009' Sail-World.com /AUS &copy Click Here to view large photo

A light north westerly summer breeze delivered a perfect 26 degrees and postcard sailing conditions for the 100 boat fleet sailing at the 20th annual Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week.

The bulk of the fleet sailed north this morning heading for Double Cones and Armit Islands on a 23 nautical mile course.

In the shimmering summer haze the leaders are now heading back to Pioneer Bay.

Complete report to follow at the conclusion of racing today.

Surefoot - Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week 2009 - Sail-World.com -AUS &copy Click Here to view large photo

Raptor - Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week 2009 - Sail-World.com -AUS &copy Click Here to view large photo

Waterline's Kiwi team is back for the 8th ABRW. - Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week 2009 - Sail-World.com -AUS &copy Click Here to view large photo

Having a cruising time - Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week 2009 - Sail-World.com -AUS &copy Click Here to view large photo

Wolverines John Clinton helms Holy Cow - Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week 2009 - Sail-World.com -AUS &copy Click Here to view large photo

Wobbly Boot - Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week 2009 - Sail-World.com -AUS &copy Click Here to view large photo

Scarlett Runner - Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week 2009 - Sail-World.com -AUS &copy Click Here to view large photo

by Rob Kothe

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