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Midwinters East Regatta

Race 5

Despite a Friday forecast of 20+ knots building, Paul Abdullah's team seizes favorable starting position in lighter conditions. They take early lead by playing the middle course, but accelerating winds over 20 knots benefit the top competitors in a competitive battle down the runs.

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  • Paul Abdullah
  • Mike McBride
  • Tom Lawton
  • Dave VanCleef
  • Greg Griffin
  • high wind
  • building wind
  • Mid-Winters East
  • St. Petersburg
  • race results