Sailing Magazine
By Richard Crockett
An event with “top of the mind awareness” at this time of the year is the annual Vasco da Gama Race as it’s always been tough and relentless and will always be remembered and judged on the 1984 race which was dubbed in the media as a “Disaster”.
Yes, it was tough, very tough, but that is no reason for not sharing info on that fateful race as questions are always asked about it, and much can be learnt from it.
Here’s today’s news.
1970. The Tomboy Sailor Who Was Weaned on Seaspray and Small Boats: 1970 12 11 – Huisgenoot – Rio Race – 000414 – OCR – OCR
1984. Storm Nightmare for Race Yachts: 1984 04 28 – april 1984 Rubicon_04
1985. Yachting Bonanza: 1985 04 26 – 000165
1990. Star Yacht Hotting Up for Big Race: 1990 04 26 – 386 29
1992. Officials Play Pirates: 1992 04 26 – 035 2
1994. Ferry Sails Off with Trophy: 1994 04 26 – 452
1995. Provoyeur Set to Maintain Proud Tradition: 1995 04 26 – 942 2
