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Island Race Week XXIII
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The tent is packed for the Welcoming Party sponsored by Heineken and ING Real Estate |
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BIRW Chairman Eric Kreuter (left) and Storm Trysail Club Commodore James Bishop (right) address the large crowd at the Welcoming Party |
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Crews prepare their boats for racing |
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The boats are secured to handle the big breeze on practice day. Most boats stayed in port as the breeze ranged 15 -25 kts with gusts to 35 kts. |
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Welcoming Party participants enjoying BIRW hospitality |
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The bar was a popular place and well manned to accommodate everyone |