18ft Skiffs - John Winning, the modern day Mark Foy

4:47 AM Mon 10 May 2010 GMT

'Yandoo - John Winning' Allan Barron Click Here to view large photo

John 'Woody' Winning added yet another 18ft Skiff title to his already distinguished record over many years when he skippered 'Yandoo' to victory in the ANZAC Regatta, sailed on the Waitemata Harbour, Auckland in April. Along with regular crewman Andrew Hay and stand-in Dave Ewings (replacing Dave Gibson for the regatta), Woody used his tactical experience along with the excellent crew work in the testing conditions which prevailed during the event. 'The racing was held over four days with two races each day in 1 rig conditions', Woody said. 'We sailed very well throughout, but had to come from behind ...

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by Frank Quealey - Australian 18 Footers League

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