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Photos: Clearwater World Championship
Check out photos from all the action at the 2016 Nacra 17, 49er and 49erFX world championships in Clearwater, Florida.
By
Jen Edney
Updated: February 10, 2016
Wet and wild conditions greeted the fleets yesterday morning for the first day.
Jen Edney
Day 1 saw just one race sailed, but conditions were tough nonetheless.
Jen Edney
All smiles on the racecourse with the weather providing for fun sailing.
Jen Edney
No races were sailed in the 49er FX class during day 1 of racing due to the conditions.
Jen Edney
This is just the 4th edition of a World Championship event for the 49erFX class, which is still in its infancy.
Jen Edney
22 countries are represented in the 49er fleet this year at the world championships.
Jen Edney
The 68 deep 49er fleet showcases some of the top talent in the sport and is full of olympic hopefuls.
Jen Edney
The highly competitive Nacra 17 fleet boats 35 teams from around the world.
Jen Edney
The 2016 championships are being hosted by Clearwater Community Sailing.
Jen Edney
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