"Famous Last Words"
Comments of the Week

Michael Warren to Colin, "Are you getting keen on this travel thing? I know I am".

Peter Hunter, "I was worried there would not be enough to do, but I am run off my feet".

William Edwards, "I have lost 2 stone and won 2 races".

William Edwards, "No one could possibly come here without their wives?"

Michael Garton, "When we get to Auckland can we?"

Michael Warren, "Does anyone know what is going on and when?"

Bus driver at Cairns, "What are you guys on?"

Pippa Walker, "I do not see any ferries"

Noel Dobbs, "Being on a marina makes getting in and out of the boat so easy".

Peter Hunter, "In this heat the girls do not wear very much do they?"

Unknown recording on my video camera, followed by a long shot of Peter Hunter's feet ..."When this red light is on, the camera is not recording".

William Edwards, "I did the first 720 penalty in the Southern Hemisphere".

Caroline Simonds to Colin, (said as we approached the Bridge), "I want to beat you properly". (Promises!).

From the Committee boat, "You are too far in front - do you mind doing about three 720 penalties?"

Michael Warren, "Yes I have got the tillers". (In Kiel they went missing - for a time).

Nigel Windridge, "Is this film (video) for ITN News?"

Nic Warren, "I might stay here a few more weeks".

UK long-time Dinghy Committee member - after we got back, "Colin, when you said you were planning to take a container of Seaview dinghies to Sydney I finally knew you were completely off your trolley". (And into Sydney harbour!!).

The sponsor of the glass engraved trophies and glasses, "I do not want anyone to know who gave the trophies, just have a good time there all of you". (An unconfirmed rumour has it that it was Duncan Simonds, who makes no comment!).