Yachts in th fastnet rock race sailing racing in the Solent after the start at Cowes Isle of Wight in fair conditions windy sails sailing

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Yachts off of hurst castle on the Solent racing

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Cowes Isle of wight
Photo credit: © Steve Hawkins Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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