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6th August: Fastnet Race

by Peter Taylor · Published 06/08/2017 · Updated 26/08/2017

The Fastnet Race started today between 1100 and 1240. As usual, I was on watch in Calshot Tower from 1200 so I took my telephoto lens along to see if I could photograph any of the action.

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