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Konica Minolta takes line honours

Home 2004 Konica Minolta takes line honours

Day 3 , RSHYR 2003

Stewart Thwaites and his 98-foot New Zealand super maxi Konica Minolta have taken line honours in the 19th annual Ingles Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race.

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Stewart Thwaites and his 98-foot New Zealand super maxi Konica Minolta have taken line honours in the 19th annual Ingles Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race.

At 6:12 pm this evening, they crossed the finish line off Southport’s Main Beach, ending what has been a frustrating race for them and the 72 yachts still continuing northwards.

For the first 40 hours of this 384 nautical mile race that began in Sydney Harbour on Saturday, the fleet had to contend with light and fluky winds and although a fresh north nor’ east breeze has filled in today, it’s a strong headwind which means plenty of work for the tired crews as they tack back and forth towards Southport.

The next boat due is George Snow’s Brindabella, which is expected across the finish line around 10.00pm this evening.