Sailing Magazine
By Richard Crockett
It’s hard to believe that the Fireball Worlds off Durban in 1980 was 45 years ago?
Regrettably Durban did not live up to it’s reputation as a “world class” sailing venue on the first day as the wind was very light allowing just one race, with the second race being abandoned when what little wind there was simply vanished. Added to the lack of decent wind, the lumpy sea did little to assist competitors.
It was a tough day for all.
READ MORE HERE: 1980 05 19 – 1980 Fireball Worlds – 000810 – OCR_Redacted
