With over 20 boats already in Marina Lanzarote for the start of the Atlantic Odyssey, an early birds party was held with a fancy dress competition so sailors could get to meet each other. With over 13 nations represented, a range of languages could be heard as people exchanged stories on the comfortable sofas by the marina.
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Daniel and Catherine on NYENERGI from France, with Michel and Danielle from Canada on NYCTEA
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Gordon and Lou Coates (THE LARRIKIN) win the fancy dress competition as D-Fenders of the Ocean
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Paula, Franka, Louisa on HAPA NA SASA from Germany
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Kate Levitt checks in Engie from NYENERGI into the Atlantic Odyssey