“Talking Sailing” From My Archives. 11 April Newspaper News

by Richard Crockett

It’s back to the grindstone after a chilled few days, but aren’t the chocolate holidays wonderful!!

One is rarely afforded the opportunity of seeing the Lipton Cup sailed outside the July – August window, yet way back in 1973 the challenge took place on Table Bay in April.

Below are today’s headlines.

1973. Lipton Cup Yacht Races on Table Bay:  1973 04 11 – 1973 Lipton – stitched final – 295-1 – OCR

1983. Celebrations for Natal Yacht Club:  1983 04 11 – RNYC 125th Anniversary – stitched final – 061 – OCR

1985. Border Yachtsmen to Represent Sa in Italy:  1985 04 11 – 000136

1994. Dodds and Arnold Retain Hobie Title:  1994 04 11 – 482 2

1994. Lone Yachtsman Seeks British Help:  1994 04 11 – 487

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