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Cowes Regatta Isle of Wight English Season p146-147 .jpg

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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 and then flags come down. Different flags are used to indicate to competitors racing information. The cannon in front of Royal Yacht Squadron are from Royal Adelaide one of King William IV's yachts and the race officer who fires them is known as the “gunner".

Cowes Regatta the flag unfurled to start a race
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 and then flags come down. Different flags are used to indicate to competitors racing information. The cannon in front of Royal Yacht Squadron are from Royal Adelaide one of King William IV's yachts and the race officer who fires them is known as the “gunner".

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Date:	13 May 2008
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