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RACING Mark Chew RACING Mark Chew

80 finalists for Mirabaud Yacht Racing Image 2023

Of the eighty images in the selection, nine of them relate to classic or wooden craft. This reinforces my belief that while traditional sailing craft may not be at the cutting edge of sailboat racing, they play an important role in upholding the values of authenticity and custodianship throughout the whole of the panoply of sailing.

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FILM, FLOTSAM Mark Chew FILM, FLOTSAM Mark Chew

Classic Yachts on the big Screen?

So here it is, SWS’s TOP 5 ALL TIME CLASSIC MOMENTS AFLOAT! If you have a film featuring a wooden boat of which you are particularly fond, let us know. Preference given to craft of the Southern Hemisphere.  It’s all up for debate and your input.

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