Mini Transat 659 Leads UK Mini Fastnet start

Mini Transat AUS 659 Leading the start of the 2012 UK Mini Fastnet fleet with a Solo Sails headsail.

Geoff on Mini 659 (second Mini Transat off the start line) during the start of the 2012 UK Mini Fastnet from Plymouth, sporting his new Solo Sails double reefed Solent sail.

Unfortunately, Geoff had to retire from the race on day three suffering from hypothermia during the prolonged 30+ knot winds experienced by the fleet.

Thanks to Keith Willis (organiser of the Solent 6,50 race) for footage.
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