“Talking Sailing” From My Archives. 15 May Newspaper News

By Richard Crockett

I am able to share a broad selection of news from today from yesteryear. Of interest is the fact that in 1992, 31 years ago, the Point Yacht Club celebrated its centenary.

1980. Durban Yachtsman Top:  1980 05 15 – 1980 Fireball Worlds – 000801 – OCR

1989. Savage and Zarnack Win the Sprog Class:  1989 05 15 – 373 4

1990. Dias Race Hots Up As Pacesetters Head for Lisbon:  1990 05 15 – 140_Redacted

1996. Any Which Way But the Easy Way:  1996 05 15 – 374

2006. Honour in Defeat for Shosholoza:  2006 05 15 – 663

2008: Regatta’s Rocky Start Overcome:  2008 05 15 – 698

2009. Steering Damage Delays Return of Ill-fated Yacht:  2009 05 15 – 686