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"Kejatdikdik" & "Iloba" Race

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These two tipnols are almost exactly the same, so this impromptu race is quite even. They are sailing very fast in a steady 20 knot tradewind with the reef and islets providing a flat water course. It is just the end of another working day as they return home, but what a great way to commute!