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Fri 10 Oct 2007Extended season the way forwardSAILING:White sails, filled and stretched across the bay in glorious sunshine and steady breeze. Nearby, a large cruising yacht at anchor off the picturesque cove paints a classic picture of summer sailing in Ireland. Except this was the scene earlier this week as our climate somersaults following a season where wind was generally notable for its absence and blue skies were equally as fickle.For a sport often described as a cross between a game of chess and an aerobics session, Tai Chi would have been more appropriate for crews struggling to keep boats moving without disturbing what little boat-speed they had by sudden movements on board.