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Photo-a-Day  (Wednesday, 9th October, 2013)

Wigan Sailing Club


Wigan Sailing Club
Start of the first race of the annual Laser open meeting hosted by Wigan Sailing Club on Scotmans Flash.

Photo: Harry Cunliffe  (Panasonic DMC-FZ38)
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Comment by: Ken R on 9th October 2013 at 00:15

Nice action photo. Looks a bit like the Americas Cup Race.

Comment by: Lizzie down under on 9th October 2013 at 04:29

Nice one Harry.....the sea is a beautiful colour....bet they were enjoying themselves......cheers!!!

Comment by: Ernest Pyke on 9th October 2013 at 04:57

Looks an ideal day for sailing, Harry.
Have you seen the Laser Olympic Races 2012 in Portland Harbour, near Weymouth?
Mens :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOFWQbZYK7s
Ladies :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyn-_yUaMZI
Wonder if you went down there to see the Olympic Yachting?

Comment by: Ron D on 9th October 2013 at 08:09

O yes,just about right. That's photography.

Comment by: Hugh Wilson on 9th October 2013 at 08:31

Lizzie - Sea??? in Wigan??? There must have been a high tide in Southport. I think you mean the water.

Seriously though, it is a good photograph.

Comment by: Garry on 9th October 2013 at 08:43

It's a FLASH Lizzie not the SEA. That's a boring sport to watch.

Comment by: Colin Harlow on 9th October 2013 at 12:12

Nice photo, Harry, I think we all knew what Lizzie meant Garry.

Comment by: Lizzie down under on 9th October 2013 at 18:19

Oh dear...never mind.....I silly me...getting old....not concentrating....thanks, Colin....cheers!!

Comment by: John H on 10th October 2013 at 22:29

Cracking shot Harry well done

Comment by: Harry C. on 11th October 2013 at 19:30

Thanks all 'including Garry' for your comments today and yesterday, sorry for the delay I have just got back from holiday.

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