Sailing Magazine
By Richard Crockett
I was planning to share the restoration of ‘Zeeslang’ with you today, but on researching the subject I realised that there was more to this fascinating boat than just her restoration. I also realised that in 2005, 19 years ago now, Charles Paice had written extensively on the subject for SAILING magazine.
In his own words he said: “No story of the restoration of ‘Zeeslang’ would be complete without reference to the amazing man whose concept she was and the subsequent story of ‘Zeeslang’s’ sailing and racing career, the men who sailed her, the men who have assisted to preserve her over some 50 years and the events which led to ‘Zeeslang’ becoming one of the most historically significant vessels in the maritime history of sailing in South Africa.”
Today I will share part 1 of her story. Feel free to COMMENT and SHARE.
READ IT HERE: 2005 08 – SAILING Magazine – OCR
