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Harry Croker
Ken Layzell has just sent the following:
"It is with much sadness that I have to report the passing of Harry Croker at the age of 82. Harry had the wooden Twister "Cheetah of Burnham" built by Tucker Brown's in 1967. In that year, she was placed 22 times (17 firsts) in 27 starts and was arguably the fastest ever built. He sailed at Burnham for 50 years and was actively racing to the last."
"It is with much sadness that I have to report the passing of Harry Croker at the age of 82. Harry had the wooden Twister "Cheetah of Burnham" built by Tucker Brown's in 1967. In that year, she was placed 22 times (17 firsts) in 27 starts and was arguably the fastest ever built. He sailed at Burnham for 50 years and was actively racing to the last."
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West Country News
We understand 8 Twisters took part. Results as follows:
Twister Trophy, Saturday 8th August
1st., Roquetta, Adam & Jilly Luck
2nd., Green Helix, Christopher Hoare
3rd., Rompa, Mike Cherry
Fowey Passage Race, Monday 17th August
1st., Nirvana, Mike Biglin
2nd., Rompa, Mike Cherry
3rd., Green Helix, Christopher Hoare
And the Twister from furthest afield:
Fly, James Stock
A full report will follow in the Autumn Magazine
Twister Trophy, Saturday 8th August
1st., Roquetta, Adam & Jilly Luck
2nd., Green Helix, Christopher Hoare
3rd., Rompa, Mike Cherry
Fowey Passage Race, Monday 17th August
1st., Nirvana, Mike Biglin
2nd., Rompa, Mike Cherry
3rd., Green Helix, Christopher Hoare
And the Twister from furthest afield:
Fly, James Stock
A full report will follow in the Autumn Magazine
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Twister Trophy 2009
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More Twister Publicity
the June issue of Yachting Monthly features Moonspinner on its front cover and, I'm told that the June PBO also has a Twister on the front.
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West Country Twisters
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Holman Darthaven Trophy
Holman Darthaven Trophy
This fine Trophy has been awarded to Malcome Collins for the account of his passage to the Azores last Summer. John Goode, who judged the entries commented:
Malcome Collins, Helix and "The Jester Azores Challenge 2008"
Pathos, humour, determination and desire for a challenge are just some of the emotions that are woven into this extremely well crafted and presented entry. I'm sure all sailors who tread the fine line between maintaining family responsibilities whilst nurturing a dream for the personal nautical adventure of a lifetime will relate to Malcome's tale. If I were still editing Sailing Today I would have commissioned this article like a shot - using it as an inspiration for others and as a great recommendation for the magnificent Twister. A well deserved winner
This fine Trophy has been awarded to Malcome Collins for the account of his passage to the Azores last Summer. John Goode, who judged the entries commented:
Malcome Collins, Helix and "The Jester Azores Challenge 2008"
Pathos, humour, determination and desire for a challenge are just some of the emotions that are woven into this extremely well crafted and presented entry. I'm sure all sailors who tread the fine line between maintaining family responsibilities whilst nurturing a dream for the personal nautical adventure of a lifetime will relate to Malcome's tale. If I were still editing Sailing Today I would have commissioned this article like a shot - using it as an inspiration for others and as a great recommendation for the magnificent Twister. A well deserved winner
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