Sailing Magazine
By Richard Crockett
As a country we have a few yachts that were built locally that we can be immensely proud of. ‘Stormvogel’ is one of them.
Her launching was obviously something special as she attracted a large crowd, while SA Yachting magazine devoted 4 pages to the occasion, including a double page spread of photos.
This is what was said: “‘Stormvogel’ simply had to get to sea by the beginning of May to reach Amsterdam and Cowes in time for the summer racing circuit. It was managed only by day-and-night work after the launching.
“The permanent ship’s master will be Gordon Webb, who was a merchant ship officer in the Safmarine fleet as well a cruising skipper, and she will be raced by Mr. Bruynzeel, the only man who has entered four times in the world’s toughest Ocean race, the 600-mile Fastnet Rock, and secured a placing on each occasion. Also permanently on board will be Jennifer, Gordon’s wife, who helped him sail out the 12-ton Jenny Wren from England three year ago.
READ MORE HERE: 1961 05-06 – SA Yachting – stormvogel launched – OCR
