A historic third line honours win for Wild Oats.
The first yacht in 59 years to achieve a line honours victory over three consecutive years.
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Pictorial By Peter Andrews
December 28, 2007.
Wild Oats
in Storm Bay approaching the mouth of the Derwent River.
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At the mouth of the Derwent River.
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Passing the Iron Pot Lighthouse, at the mouth of the Derwent River.
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At the Iron Pot.
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Crew on the bow preparing for one of the many sail changes needed to get through the fickle conditions that come with the Derwent River.
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A sail change.
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Wild Oats
working up the Derwent with Mount Wellington in the background.
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