Sailing Magazine
By Richard Crockett
Dave Hudson with his crew Terry Reynolds, sailed into first place overall in the fourth race of the world Fireball championships yesterday.
Conditions were almost ideal with a 10 to 12-knot north easterly blowing fairly steadily, although it did kick up a lumpy and confused sea.
The lead in this race changed three times, and on the third beat, when in the lead, JJ Provoyeur led, but overstood the mark to let Hudson through and win the race.
READ MORE HERE: 1980 05 23 – 1980 Fireball Worlds – 000818 – OCR
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