
sleddog
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Nov 21, 2007, 10:43 PM
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Re: [patmatthiesen] Cal 32's - Where are they now?
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Cal32's were not alone racing in S.CAL waters in the 50's. There was a strong fleet of wooden hulled boats with colorful owners. Lapworth was just getting his start. Peggy Slater raced with her golden retriever. Ash Bown had a young skiny kid named Dennis Conner in his crew. Spade rudders had not yet appeared. Spinnakers still had wire luffs. And two speed winches were in the future. Here's some boat names remembered from those glory days. Feel free to add to the list. AKAHI, BUTCHER BOY, BARLOVENTO, CHUBASCO, CAROUSEL,CASSANDRA, COTTON BLOSSOM, CHERRIO, DASHER, DANCER, DIUNE COQUILLE, CALIFIA, GALATEA, GOOD NEWS, JINKER, KIRAWAN, GAMIN, BONNIE DOONE, KELPIE, FREEDOM, HILARIA, JADA, SILHOUETTE, LARK, LEGEND, LEDA, HOLIDAY, NAM SANG, NOVIA DEL MAR, ODYSSEY, NALU II, FLYNG CLOUD, MARIE AMELIE, ORIENT, QUEEN MAB, HUSSEY, STARLIGHT, SEA DRIFT, SANTANA, SERENA, SOLILIQUY, STAGHOUND, ISLANDER, SIRIUS, SPARKLE, SALLY, WINDWARD, WHITE CAPS, LANDFALL, TANTALUS, VALENTINE, WOOLHARA, NARRAGANSET, FLAMBOUYANT, ALERT, MICKEY,SALUDA, QUEST, VIXEN, ROLAND VON BREMEN, BONGO, SANDPIPER, MARA, DEBRA, MISTRAL, PAPOOSE, ANGELITA, WHIRLWIND
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