“Talking Sailing” From My Archives. 20 June Newspaper News From Yesteryear

By Richard Crockett

I am able to share news over a 33 year period today, starting with a Lipton Cup report from 1959 and ending with a report on Ant Steward and his open boat circumnavigation in 1992.

1959. Thrilling Climax to Lipton Cup:  1959 06 20 – 1959 Lipton – OCR 2

1984. The ‘Winner’ Loses Yacht Race:  1984 06 20 – Ostar – 392

1986. No Report Made by SA Yacht:  1986 06 20 – 000048 – OCR

1991. Solo Yachtsman Nearly Wrecks His Dreams:  1991 06 20 – 754

1992. Anxious Moments for Lone Sailor:  1992 06 20 – 780