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JJ Giltinan Trophy: Images from the Invitation Race

by Michael Chittenden 13 Mar 2020 12:30 UTC 14 March 2020
Honda Marine - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour © Michael Chittenden

Top 18ft skiff photographer Michael Chittenden was back on the Camera Cat for the Invitation Race of the JJ Giltinan Trophy, sailed on Sydney Harbour today. A moderate seabreeze tested the crews as they worked out with their big rigs at the top of the range.

Racing continues tomorrow - with a fresher breeze expected.

SMEG & Shaw & Partners - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
SMEG & Shaw & Partners - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
The Kitchen Maker - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
The Kitchen Maker - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Honda Marine - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Honda Marine - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Honda Marine - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Honda Marine - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Maersk - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Maersk - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Winning Group - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Winning Group - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Noakesailing - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Noakesailing - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Honda Marine - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Honda Marine - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Birkenhead Point Marina - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden
Birkenhead Point Marina - Invitation Race - JJ Giltinan Trophy - March 13,2020 - Sydney Harbour - photo © Michael Chittenden

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