Melbourne Latitude Series (MLS)

Eleventh pursues ten.

For just one of them, Gusto, it's about pursuing the other ten from Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron to Royal Brighton Yacht Club and doing whatever you can to drag the others in, along the way. For Deliverance, it's about using the half hour head start you had on the next boat, Deja Vu and nearly three hours on the last boat, Gusto, to your best advantage and stay in front. A Sou'easter of a good 8-10knots was also part of that equation and according to Race Director, Neville Rose, "That should see them have it on the nose to #19 (Channel Marker) and then possibly a bit of colour to come out once they turn to head North and complete their 30 odd nautical mile journey back to Melbourne."

The near sisterships, Beyond Outrageous (above) and Addiction (below) had the best fun in the pre-start maneuvering, where they both were due to depart at the same time. Alas, Team BO did the best by being just two seconds after the designated time and Addiction 4 sec early! Doh, doh, doh, doh!!!

Start times are thus, which means Gusto's owner, Brian Pattinson, would have had a nice sleep in.

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