COWES REGATTA ISLE OF WIGHT 1980S
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Cowes Regatta cannons are fired to start the racing
Cowes, Isle of Wight, England circa August 1985. Cowes Sailing Regatta, all races are started when the small cannons are fired at five, two and one minute intervals. Different flags used to indicate to competitors racing information.The cannon in front of Royal Yacht Squadron are from Royal Adelaide one of King William IVs yachts and the race officer who fires them is known as the “gunner".
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