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Classic Yacht Rally

Another wonderful day on the water. 

Wings at the SASC yacht club in fine trim ready for the rally.

Several people stand on a quay next to classic sailing yachts, one of which is decorated with colourful flags. The scene overlooks calm water with more boats and hillside buildings in the background.
Two people on a sailboat, both smiling and wearing sunglasses. One is also wearing a beanie and making a peace sign. Classic Sailing Yachts drift nearby, with trees and other boats in the background.

Alongside her in fine condition the wonderful 30sqm Fagel Grip which arrived with her crew all dressed in sailing whites..  A wonderful sight to behold..

Two Schärenkreuzer sailboats race side by side on the water, each with several people on board. The background features a distant shoreline with buildings and trees beneath a blue sky.

On the other side of the Pontoon we have the 30sqm Scarlett O’hara looking sleek as ever.

Two Square Metre Yachts with large white sails race on a calm body of water near a shoreline lined with houses, whilst a small motorboat floats nearby. Trees and hillside homes are visible in the background.

On the other side of the Pontoon we have the 30sqm Scarlett O’hara looking sleek as ever.

Reflections on the Skipper Alfred Paton Pt2


The 1960s period…

Two classic sailing yachts, known as Schärenkreuzer, race on the water with white sails. Several people are on board each vessel, while a city skyline with tall buildings and a tower rises in the background under cloudy skies.
A newspaper cutting on the 1962-1963 Easter Racing Series for Classic Sailing Yachts, showcasing a photo of FLAMINGO and articles like Battle of the Squares and Cole Takes Yacht Championship for Square Metre Yachts.
A classic sailing yacht with two people aboard glides on the water near a hilly shoreline dotted with houses and trees. The sailboat’s large sail is marked 30 210, resembling elegant Square Metre Yachts. Another boat sails in the background.
Black and white photo of a Schärenkreuzer, a classic sailing yacht, with three people aboard. Tall sails display “30” and “210” as they glide on the water, shoreline visible under a cloudy sky.
Typed results sheet showing the 1963–64 sailing championship standings, point totals, and dinner presentation details. Lists positions, boat names, and crew of Classic Sailing Yachts, with handwritten notes at the top and ringed results.
A typed table showing Final Point Scores for Square Metre Yachts across three heats, with columns for each heat's points, total, minus worst race, and net best three races, plus a separate Handicap Points Table below.
A collage of vintage newspaper cuttings about Classic Sailing Yachts racing incidents from 1963 and 1964, featuring headlines about yachts hit by wind and a yacht sinking in the harbour. Handwritten notes list four names at the top.

More to come From the Alfred Paton Collection next month

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