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Three Toppers before the start of the race: James Pollard in the foreground, with Vicki heading towards the camera and John disappearing towards Inlet
The same three Toppers, plus Adeney Pooler’s Graduate in the background
Just before the start; a trainee from Budehaven School being sheparded away from the start line by the circling RIB
Just after the start: Roger Heasman has the prime spot to windward of this bunch, with James Pollard next down the line
Nearly the entire fleet stretched out across the lake on the long reach up to the first mark at Far