Readying itself to turn over, it pushes swells under the Zodiac.

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"When the brain swells, it is inside a bony box so has nowhere to go, " he says.

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But even if that investment flowers and Billabong gets a second good ride, it will take some primo swells to put this kahuna back in the biggest money.

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As the fleet heads into the English Channel it is likely to encounter a low tracking east which could brings winds of 30-35 knots and large swells from the Atlantic.

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