Sydney- Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta 14th Dec 2021. Photographed by Andrea Francolini

 

The regatta started in 25 to 30-knot winds from the southwest that built after the start to 35 knots. It was a big day for Margaret and the crew.

Margaret, off Cannae Point just after the start on Saturday (Phil Mulligan on the foredeck)

PK Helm, Phil Mullins foredeck, wind about 35 Knots

Peter Hemery's head just visible to leeward

Andrea took some great shots...

It became easier further up the harbour...

A big swell running as we cross "The Heads"

Well reefed and nicely balanced for the conditions...

This shot made the cover of several European and US magazines for Andrea.

Fast reaching from the leeward mark

Donny Finch checking the Genoa Lead and Shero on overwatch...

Tight reaching for a mark...

All photos courtesy of Andrea Francolini, with whom the copyright resides

2021 Sydney Hobart Classic Yacht Regatta.

 ANDREA FRANCOLINI - Spectacular PHOTOS

Many thanks to Andrea for permission to use these wonderful photos taken during the Regatta.  Andrea can be reached at ANDREA FRANCOLINI or via email at Mail to Andrea FRANCOLINI

Margaret Rintoul, tacking off Cannae Point beating back down the Harbour, Geona not sheeted properly yet and Phil is calling the trim.

Margaret Rintoul off Cannae Point, the backwash from the swell made steering difficult here...

Margaret Rintoul Hard Reaching southbound...

Margaret Rintoul, Hard Reaching South...

There was a big swell running between the Heads...

I imagined I had it all under control here...

And then this happened...

Margaret shows a clean wake, hard running down the Harbour on Sunday.

Lots of water on the foredeck...

Donny seems to think the foredeck is safer now...

Late on Sunday, the gale eased a little and we rolled out the full No 2...

The crew for the regatta was as follows, John Brooks (Main), Phil Mulligan (Genoa Trim) Anssi Paatero (Genoa Trim), John Sheridan (Mizzen Trim), Don Finch (Foredeck), Anna Musgrove (Pit), Peter Hemery (Tactics), PK (Helm)

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