Select to expand quotewally sailor said..
The yellow and red sail is me. The pink and blue sail is Malcom Mckercher (Scotty's brother).
For most of the race we had about 1-2 knots so Mal and I had to pump for about 2 hours (allowed in this race). In the end I beat him by about 3 seconds in the run up the beach.
Bring back the Bridge to Bridge!!..and the Neddy Olympics..and the Intergalactic & Local Waters series!!!
Yeah I agree Bring it Back.
I would love to sail with a group from one bridge to another followed by a BBQ as a social event.
I use to sail regularly from Melville waters to Pelican Point and back again.
Light wind sailing on a big Wally was very relaxing.
Here is my effort later in 1990..
Wally sailor did you ever read the little gem of a book in the background by Jeremy Evans? A classic!
Select to expand quotesilvec01 said..
Heavy Weight...... Noted
Why you little....!!
Select to expand quoteMan0verBoard said..silvec01 said..
Heavy Weight...... Noted
Why you little....!!
Hi ManOverBoard
If you sailed from Nedlands Yacht Club I think we might know each other. I sailed at NYC from 1982-1988 (or thereabouts)
I have the same trophy from 1986 State Titles, 3rd and in the same year I came 3rd in the Bridge to bridge (in photo). I went to Tasmania with 2 other west aussies for the Nationals 1986/87 and saw snow for the first time in January. I think it was the only Nationals sailed where it snowed! For a Perth boy it was a bit cold :) btw I came 10th in the Light Heavyweight div and qualified for the world titles in South Africa, but could not afford to go.
I haven't read the book, but will have a look around for it.
Cheers
