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Hahn Premium Race Week: Hamilton Island: if you wanted brochure weather in the Whitsundays then this year's Hahn Premium Race Week at Hamilton Island delivered.(Race & Regatta Round Up)
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Offshore Yachting
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October 1, 2006
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In direct contrast to last year--when the south-easterly tradewinds honked, the seas were up, and heavy clouds delivered what the locals call liquid sunshine--this year's Hahn Premium Race Week weather was at the opposite end of the spectrum--every day.
The conditions were unprecedented for what is Australia's biggest and most enjoyable offshore regatta. For the final four days summertime weather prevailed--light and warm winds from the north, and near cloudless skies. And even when the south-easterly did blow early in the week it didn't carry much clout.
It actually seemed appropriate that things were a bit different this year because Race Week will be different in ...
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