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Eskimo Pursuit Race at Blackpool & Fleetwood Yacht Club cancelled

by Peter Jackson 20 Feb 2022 06:14 UTC 20 February 2022
Racing in the Eskimo Pursuit Race at Blackpool and Fleetwood Yacht Club © Dave Walker / www.fotoboat.com

Due to the extreme weather conditions forecast of 50 knot gusts for today, Sunday 20th February, Blackpool & Fleetwood Yacht Club have taken the difficult decision to cancel the Eskimo pursuit race.

Peter Jackson
Dinghy captain
Blackpool & Fleetwood Yacht Club
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