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Old July 23rd 06, 03:18 PM posted to uk.sci.weather
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/norfolk/5207470.stm

"Squall tips 82 sailors into sea"

"Eighty-two people taking part in a regatta were rescued from The Wash after
a freak wind overturned 48 of the 50 boats taking part.
The RNLI said the sudden squall reached force 8 or 9 within seconds, tipping
sailors into the sea.
The sailors were taking part in the Hunstanton regatta between the Norfolk
and Lincolnshire coasts."




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