Beating down the wind.

placeholder gif[1948 Olympiad Yachting - 6-metre yachts with well filled sails]

A strong off shore wind helps yachts smoothly traverse the choppy sea towards Brixham.

Written by Shane Edgar


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Title Value
Description:  
Written by Shane Edgar
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Contributor   Shane Edgar  
Item  
Identifier ref 659
Date   1948  
Format   greyscale glossy photograph; 151 mm x 205; offset caption  
Coverage   Devon. Torbay  
Source   Torbay Library Services  
Subject   Maritime. Ceremony. Sport. Regatta  
Type   Image  
Publisher   Torbay Library Services  
Rights   Torbay Library Services  
Keywords boats yachts race