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TAKING THE OLYMPIC RINGS TO THE NEEDLES

Paddiywack rounds the Island's famous landmark.
Paddiywack rounds the Island's famous landmark.
Young sailors from the Isle of Wight have helped marked the countdown to the 2012 Olympic Games.

A spinnaker bearing the logo has sailed past the Needles, hoisted by the young crew of Paddiywack, (a 32ft Seaquest yacht).