The Atlantic Challenger From The Back Garden.
In to join the swans on the River Itchen near Southampton, went the 31ft. trimaran "Genesis", Mr. Laurie Osborne's home-made entry for the single-handed transatlantic race which starts from Plymouth on June 1st. Mr. Osborne, 33, has worked 18 hours a day for over a year to build his £1,300 sloop-rigged craft. Friends and neighbours helped with the construction in his back garden in Southampton. he has to make a 500-mile qualifying trip before acceptance for the race.
Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.
Photo is dated 05-05-1968.
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