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As the Solo Trans Tasman Yacht race from Taranaki NZ to Mooloolaba Australia kicked off on Sun 08 Apr 2007, the event was blessed with the most glorious weather, literally thousands upon thousands of people were out to support this wonderful event.  The journey is expected to take between six to 15 days, the yachts sailed from the port to the New Plymouth foreshore, once there,  the race started in front of New Plymouth's Icon, the Windwand.  official website for more info

 

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  Early morning Mt Taranaki in background CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE   Early morning Sugar Loaves in Background CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE  
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  Port Taranaki CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE   Port Taranaki  
   
  On the way to the starting point in front of the Windwand on the Foreshore and walkway   
     
         
     
         
     
  The New Plymouth Foreshore was lined with thousands of supporters CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE  
     
         
     
         
     
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