Sailing Magazine
by Richard Crockett
Today I am able to share a full page editorial on the 1994 race from Mauritius to Durban.
Despite the small fleet of just 10 boats, this is how Norman Sheriff reported on proceedings:
“Grand Baie is a flurry of frantic activity today as final preparations are made on board the 10 yachts due to compete in the Point Yacht Club’s Mauritius Crossing race which gets under way at 1pm SA time tomorrow.
“The fleet has been reduced to 10 yachts by the scratching of the Reunion-registered yacht ‘Estelle’, skippered by defending champion Alain Lallier, who won the 1991 race at the helm of ‘12 du BTP’.
“But race officer Dave Rushton is undeterred. “Despite the small entry, this will still be a very competitive race, especially for handicap honours. Across the line I see it as a three-way tussle between ‘Yes Yes NBYes’, ‘Silverstream’ and ‘Golden Sovereign’.”
READ IT ALL HERE: 1994 09 16 – daily news – S&A – OCR
