PHOTO OF THE DAY October 19, 2016

«Self-reflecting» mainsail

«Self-reflecting» mainsail

Image courtesy of: B. Vukičević

This photo was taken during the Viška Regata, one of the largest sailing regattas in Croatia, held from 12 to 17 October on the route Kaštela - Split - Vis - Kaštela. The picture shows RC44, whose mainsail was very badly damaged by wind during Split - Vis stage.

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