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(Above) the Righting Demonstrations Proved As Popular As Ever

(above) The righting demonstrations proved as popular as ever - here an Atlantic regains her composure as the air bag inflates and the crew wait to board again. And, yes, that is a Mr Blobby floating on the left of the photo, having been smuggled aboard by the crew he was the first to come out from under the capsized boat. A closer inspection will reveal a beard and a microphone - coincidentally trademarks of the amply proportioned commentator.

Staff Officer (Training) Hugh Fogarty. It was the last capsize of the event after all….

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