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Raiatea - The Explorer
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Explorer had just completed Americas coveted Transpack race. She won it handily.
Before arriving in Raiatea she completed the most miles for a sailing vessel in one day. She now holds the world record of 543 nautical miles in 24 hours. And I thought I was doing good to do 170 nautical miles in 24 hours on Mouse Pad!
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"Explorer" at anchor outside The Moorings facility
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Several views showing the narrow hulls and lack of facilities
This is defiantly not for the faint of heart, the squeamish, or those who like there creature comforts
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I had to have a few shots of the sponsors of this speed demon
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At rest waiting for some wind and another big day
There was no motor on this boat to weigh it down.
Pure speed!
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