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ANZ Fiji Race- Crusader crew get another wet ride - Video

by Josh Tucker on 28 May 2014
2012 Coastal Classic Start - Crusader heads north, reaching past the East Coast Bays, Auckland Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
The Elliott 35SS Crusader (Anthony Leigh) videoed on a a training run in early May on the lead up to the Auckland - Fiji race, which starts on June 7, headed for Denarau, Fiji.

Crusader is one of the fastest yachts in New Zealand under 40ft, and is renowned for punching above her weight, and her crew can look forward to a fast, if wet ride on the 1280nm course.

Video from North Sails Facebook page click here to view




Crusader at the start of the Auckland Tauranga Race with a full North inventory © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Crusader at the start of the Auckland Tauranga Race with a full North inventory © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Crusader - Auckland Tauranga Race start, April 17, 2014 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Crusader - Auckland Tauranga Race start, April 17, 2014 © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Crusader flies off the start line - 2013 Coastal Classic © Elliott Marine
Crusader flies off the start line - 2013 Coastal Classic © Elliott Marine


Crusader 1st race - Crusader Elliott 35SuperSport © Elliott Marine
Crusader 1st race - Crusader Elliott 35SuperSport © Elliott Marine


2012 Coastal Classic Start - Crusader © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
2012 Coastal Classic Start - Crusader © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


Crusader blasting out of the Rngitoto Channel - 2012 Coastal Classic © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
Crusader blasting out of the Rngitoto Channel - 2012 Coastal Classic © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz


2012 Coastal Classic - Crusader had a wet ride out of the Rangitoto Channel © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz
2012 Coastal Classic - Crusader had a wet ride out of the Rangitoto Channel © Richard Gladwell www.photosport.co.nz

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