“Talking Sailing” From My Archives. 22 More 505 Pics

This selection of 505 pics is the last of the ones I have in my archives that are captioned – so please enjoy.

There are many uncaptioned and unidentified pics too, so these still have to be scanned and will be shared at some stage too.

Enjoy today’s pic the selection.

505 Duffin Trophy. Robbie van Rooyen & David Rabie overall winners of the regatta (left) pursued by Richard Parker & John Linderman.
Ewald Sternagel & Theo Senekal (RSA) Ethan Bixby & Rosen Field (USA) Gordon Williams & Paul Mandel (RSA). 1979 505 worlds off Durban.
A simultaneous click of the camera and the firing of the gun at the start of the 3rd race of the 505 nationals.
Colin Gerrans and Johan Kohl.
Leo Ehlers with his Dad out on trapeze during the River Race.
Gavin Bush with John Hishin out on trapeze during the 505 trophy at Hartbeespoort Dam.
Nigel Clack and A Farish of Florida rounding the mark just ahead of Peter Hishin with Billy Angus from TYC.
Brian Downham & John Muller.
Caesar dos Santos and crew in their newly acquired 505 Pathfinder.
Tony Alison & Anton Ellens of HMYC.
Brian Downham – 1st South African. 1979 505 Worlds – Durban.
P Hishen & G Bush of TYC.
Immortal Turtle didn’t capsize that often, and Greave & crew had a great regatta!
Transvaal Interclub. Robbie van Rooyen of TYC ready to overtake Brian Gold of East rand during the interclub event.
Harry Ellens and Gavin Smith careering to victory in the King of Fives race.
Brian Downham receiving 1st prize from the Mayor of Witbank.
Gate Start. Pathfinder boat here is Peter Hishin as seen directly in front of speed boat.
Brian Downham & John Hawkins. Dated November 1978
Brian Downham & John Hawkins. dated November 1978.
Rick parker & B Mayes. dated November 1978
Rick Parker (skipper) and B Mayes (crew). Dated November 1978.
505. Brian Downham (skipper) and John Hawkins (crew). Dated November 1978.

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