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One of the endearing institutions of the Santa Cruz sailing lifestyle is the Wednesday Night Race. The course is simple and no Sailing Instructions are needed. Start just outside the harbor off the stern of the rabbit boat and go around some government marks and back again. First boat back into the harbor gets the cannon and wins. Beers and a BBQ end it all in style.
 Hobnobbing with the not so rich and famous before heading out. Santa Cruz stalwarts attending last night included Skip Allen, Howard Spruit and Bill Lee. ©2013 norcalsailing.com
The Santa Cruz 27s are massing for their Nationals this weekend. This is Shibumi. ©2013 norcalsailing.com
The Moore 24 Wildfire on the beat towards the windward mark just east of the wharf. ©2013 norcalsailing.com
The SC27 Summer Breeze at the crowded windward mark and brief wind hole. ©2013 norcalsailing.com
On the run down the shore. ©2013 norcalsailing.com
The Moore 24 Lowly Worm (version 2.0) stays outside on the run. ©2013 norcalsailing.com
The Sydney 38 Animal was designated rabbit for this race. Here they are enjoying the fast blast downwind. ©2013 norcalsailing.com
The crowded and windy leeward mark. The top wind speed noted was around 26 knots. ©2013 norcalsailing.com
Post-race cockpit party on the Sydney 38 Aboriginal. ©2013 norcalsailing.com
Thanks to the crew of the Olson 40 Outrageous for making room for our photographers on this week's race.
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