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@hippy
I always carried water on the bike. Good for washing sea water out of your mouth if it's open water. Courses are usually flat so weight isn't an issue. Some claims they are actually more aero than not carrying.. not sure about that.
Also, you could do with some carbs, even in short races.
http://www.pponline.co.uk/encyc/sports-nutrition-the-role-of-carbohydrates-in-endurance-sports-42171