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I was the Engineer on board Cynara during the epic voyage from the UK to Japan in 1973 (and a transatlantic crossing in 1971 after the America's Cup in Newport RI in 1970). As we approach this 40th anniversary we are looking for suitable ways to celebrate this event. Skipper Mike, First Officer James and myself have a hoard of memorabilia about this old girl, one of the finest sailing yachts on this planet today.
Cynara 'Discovered' - Request for more information
A Reader writes... On a recent trip to the many secluded bays south of Tokyo, Japan, I was surprised to find the grand old yacht Cynara. Apparently, she's been in Japan for 35 years. She's a 90ft Gaff Ketch built in l927 in Gosport by Camper & Nicholson. But apart from that the present owners...
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