Hairy conditions on Thursday of Cowes Week which was also the third day of the XOD Centenary regatta. We're aboard XOD Class Captain William Norris's Beatrix with Vernon Nock (64) in the front of the boat and International Foiling Moth sailor (!) Peter Barton on the helm. William couldn't be aboard that day because he was on the Royal Yacht Squadron Platform with the Princess Royal who fired the starting cannon for this special race. In his place was Yachting World editor David Glenn. Unfortunately Beatrix was OCS which was apparently made clear to William Norris by the Princess Royal as the sail numbers were duly called out. We hope he didn't lay the blame too firmly at YW's doorstep! Despite the hiccup it was a truly great day's racing followed by a superb Centenary dinner party for 400 back in Cowes.

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Here's a sneak peak of Polly during a sea trial.. CLICK & DRAG the screen to look all around We are the Whittakers and we are escaping the craziness and spending the next few years taking in quality time as a family sailing round the world. Check out our website for updates and our current location ***** www.freedomfamily.nz ***** PLEASE consider showing us some support to help keep this adventure going ***** https://www.patreon.com/freedomfamily ***** Instagram ***** https://www.instagram.com/freedomfamilynz/ ***** Please hit the LIKE and SUBSCRIBE bottons.. ALSO the NOTIFICATION BELL so we can keep you updated

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