Datchet Winter Warm Up - Week 3

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Datchet Winter Warm Up - Week 3

by Barry Peters on 20 Feb 2012 19 February 2012

Datchet Winter Warm-Up Week 3 © Barry Peters

Having been frozen off on the first weekend of the month, and sailed in cold light winds last weekend, this weekend saw sun and wind which brought both club members and visitors out on the water for some exciting sailing.

Series results so far can be viewed here and additional photos can be viewed on the Photo Gallery tab below or on Picasa.

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