Today was the start of the race from Greenock to Belfast
Conditions were far from ideal - wet and no wind. Not ideal for photographs either I'm afraid
Conditions were far from ideal - wet and no wind. Not ideal for photographs either I'm afraid
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Caught the last one to leave Victoria Harbour
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Taken from Greenock Esplanade - while trying to keep the camera and lens dry
More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - and are also better resolution.