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<P><B>Chris Lobb launched his new Sydney 38 “Uncensored” in July. Chris is a member of Middle Harbour Yacht Club, and initially plans to sail in the Saturday Middle Harbour club races, to familiarize himself and his crew with the new yacht.</B> <SPAN style="COLOR: #0000ff">Chris is looking to recruit and train up (if necessary) a forward hand to be part of his regular crew. Any body that is interested can call Tim Messenger at Hood Sailmakers on 99050800.</SPAN> Chris’s previous yachts include a Cavalier 350SL and the Mumm 36 Emotional Hooligan, which he had great success with in inshore and offshore racing.<BR><BR></P></TD></TR>
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<P><B> Congratulations to Graham Gibson and the crew of Hidden Agenda, for their hard fought 2<SUP>nd</SUP> placing in the Sydney 38 OD Division.</B></P>
<P><B> Graham carried a new jib top and assymetrical spinnaker for the race. </B></P>
<P><B>As it turned out, they could not have done without them. The conditions they experienced in the race were ideal for the new sails.</B></P>
<P><B>Jan Scholten of Contender sailcloth praised the new sails saying they were just perfect.</B></P>
<P><B>A new symmetrical masthead spin on </B><B>UBS Wild Thing helped Geoff Lavis and h</B><B>is crew to a 2<SUP>nd</SUP> placing in the overall PHS </B><B>Division.</B></P>
<P><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">Hood Sailmakers Sydney is looking to recruit an experienced sailmaker or apprentices to join their well-respected team. An interest in sailing is preferred but not essential.</SPAN></STRONG><B><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">The sail loft is situated at 19 West St Brookvale 2100<BR></SPAN></B><B><BR><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">Any one interested should contact Tim Messenger on 99050800 or email </SPAN><A href="http://www.hoodaustralia.com.au/mailtsails@hoodaustralia.com.au"><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">sails@hoodaustralia.com.au</SPAN></A><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">or visit the website </SPAN><A href="http://www.hoodaustralia.com.au"><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">www.hoodaustralia.com.au</SPAN></A><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">for contact details</SPAN></B></P>
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<P><B> Congratulations also to the following owners and crews for their great results.</B></P>
<P><B> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt">IMS B</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"></SPAN></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> 2<SUP>nd</SUP> Cuckoos Nest <BR> Nigel Holman</SPAN></B></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> 3<SUP>rd</SUP> Pippin <BR> David Taylor</SPAN></B></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> 4<SUP>th</SUP> Amante <BR> Dennis Cooper</SPAN></B></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> <U>IRC B</U></SPAN></B></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> 3<SUP>rd</SUP> Hidden Agenda <BR> Graham Gibson</SPAN></B></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> <U>IRC C</U></SPAN></B></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> 2<SUP>nd</SUP> Tow Truck <BR> Anthony Patterson</SPAN></B></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> <U>PHS</U> Overall</SPAN></B></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> 2<SUP>nd</SUP> UBS Wild Thing <BR> Geoff Lavis</SPAN></B></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> <U>PHS B</U></SPAN></B></P>
<P><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> 3<SUP>rd</SUP> Witch Doctor <BR> Maurie Cameron</SPAN></B></P>
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