“Talking Sailing” From My Archives. 9 May Newspaper News

By Richard Crockett

And today there is far more news than yesterday – some good, some bad, and some simply news of our favourite sport.

On occasions I do get asked why I publish the horror stories? The simple fact is that they are news as much as the happy stories are. Plus, an Editor’s nightmare is often what the journalist does not write about rather that what he does!

1985. Zwartkops Regatta Attracts More Than A Hundred Entries.  1985 05 09 – 000113

1987. Cheers for Yachting Victor Martin in the Final Leg.  1987 05 09 – 000178

1987. Stylish Finish for Hero Martin.  1987 05 09 – 000179

1990. Yacht of Captured SA Family Burnt.  1990 05 09 – 000321

1997. Zululand Yacht Family Survive 10 Wild Storms.  1997 05 09 – 415 2

1990. Oh Brother… !  1990 05 09 – 000326