Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2011: Hurry up and wait...

4:36 PM Wed 12 Jan 2011 GMT

'Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2011' Guy Nowell &copy Click Here to view large photo

Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2011: After all the running around to get ready for the 0930 hrs start, the wind decided not to cooperate and the postponement flag was raised well before the boats left the marina. Crews patiently waited in the shade for something to happen. Four hours latter, signs of the incoming sea breeze stirred the race committee into action and soon after the crews were mustered onboard at their work stations. The order of the day was windward/leeward courses in picturesque Bass Harbour. As the breeze peaked at 8 knots and suffered from directional instability, it was ...

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by AsianYachting.com, photos Guy Nowell