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Trinidad - A couple from Manchester, UK have been raided by pirates off the coast of Venezuela.  Peter and Betty Lee were sailing up to the Caribbean on their second time 'round, when what looked like a fishing boat approached their yacht Raven Eye at high speed.  A shot was fired, and Peter rammed the attacking vessel broadside, knocking down the leader of the five bandits.  When the pirate stood up and fired directly at Peter, Lee realized he had to surrender.  Kankuntu, the couple's dog, then attacked the boarders, who shot and stabbed the faithful animal.

This photo of the week was sent in to us by YachtPals own Tim Wright. It was taken by Tim while boating in the Caribbean at Antigua Sailing Week.

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Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua – After a frustrating day in which light winds and overcast skies plagued the racecourse, order was resumed in the sailing universe Friday as the international fleet gathered for the final day of racing at the 41st Stanford Antigua Sailing Week in Antigua.

Fort James, Antigua – In challenging racing conditions beginning with light winds that built steadily throughout the day, a diverse fleet of 185 yachts set sail in the opening day of the 41st edition of Stanford Antigua Sailing Week.