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No 174 : December 4, 1968

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Over the Ocean Bleu

All the way over to Melbourne, in fact, will go Peter Chatfield (above.left) and his crew Murray Elsmore (above right). They will compete in the cherub class of the inter-Dominion yachting championships which start on January 1.

Their selection was assured when they gained a first and a second placing at the recent trials held at Napier.

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Pictured trapezing in the Bay at the beginning of the season are Peter and Murray in the "Valhalla".

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The yachting season is under way once again and white sails will dot the bay before the many changing winds which will be encountered during the summer.

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Philip Green was unlucky enough to break a mast early in the piece. He is towed in by the launch Janet which does sterling service during the season.

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The "Valhalla" pictured against a silver sea.

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Hugh Bramwell and Roy Houthuyzen at work before sailing.

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Sailed by Allan Moore and Gary Barber is Ian Wooster's cherub yacht.

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Evan Bramwell at sea in the "Torn Thumb".

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Roy Houthuyzen in "La Monette" was the only competitor to finish the P class race on November 9.

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