Sail: Konica Minolta continues dominance

AAP Sports News (Australia), December, 2004

> AAP Sports News (Australia) 12-18-2004 Sail: Konica Minolta continues dominance By Adrian Warren SYDNEY, Dec 18 AAP - Konica Minolta maintained its dominance over super maxi rival Skandia, but both boats were in the wars on day three of the Rolex Trophy sailed off Sydney Heads. The New Zealand boat was first to cross the line in both races, making it five out of six victories in the series. However, the Kiwi boat again tore the spinnaker which it damaged on the first day of the four-day, eight-race series. The damage occurred during today's second race which started in controversial fashion with Skandia colliding with the 60-foot Targe. The bowsprit of Targe raked across the back of Andrew Short Marine, taking out some stanchions....

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