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This intriguing photo was taken in Sydney Harbour at the start of the recent 83nm Bird Island Race.

For a few moments, as they hit the line together, the 36-foot Supernova ( a 20-year-old Sydney 36CR Cruiser/Racer) designed by Andy Dovell), matched it with supermaxi AndooComanche.

The whole of the little cruiser/racer – hull, keel and rig – would easily fit within Comanche's foretriangle. Supernova went on to win its IRC Division; Comanche took line honors.

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