It reinforces the strength of the handicap system. Any well-sailed, well-founded boat has a realistic chance of winning this race.

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They really haven't had any strong breeze. These boats are capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots, so they have a lot up their sleeves.

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The forecast is very good for a record-breaking race, particularly for the maxi boats that are likely to get through to the finish without any southerly flow ... other than a little bit at the start.

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To be doing up to 15 knots in basically 10 knots of breeze in pretty much an easterly is quite exceptional.

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It's a difficult thing to do and how many years before it happens again? Well that's anyone's guess.

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