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Sayonara—Temporary Humility
AFR Midnight Rambler was flying down the coast, but Sayonara was far ahead. With Ellison at the helm, the Big Yank Tank made a spectacular showing with its name emblazoned in kanji script on its spinnaker. George Snow on Brindabella was close behind, but there was no question about who was leading the fleet. There were 114 boats in Sayonara's wake.
Big puffs of wind would hit the sail, lifting up Sayonara and propelling her through the water, creating excitement and adrenaline for everyone, but especially for Ellison. Then it happened. An incredibly strong gust of wind ruptured the sail. The chute was gone—ripped ...
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