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 Accidental Cruiser in the West Indies

 

Martiniquean Yole Race (119 images)

Every year the racers come over from Martinique to St. Lucia and beach their boats at Gros Islet. The occasion is festive and the sailing amazingly athletic and spirited. It appears to me that this is one of the more spirited and popular sail races in the world.

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