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Veterans in high spirits for maritime challenge
SANDY NEIL
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A few of the Spirit of Falmouth’s crew moored at Oban’s new pontoons are, left to right, veterans Chris, Andy, Rich, Dixie, Dan, Big Al, Pat, Emz, Gary and Ash.
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