POTW: Crew couture redux

POTW Best Sailor

Jan 13, 2022

Boredom created by the latest lock-in has left us digging through the basement apparent from this clipping sent our way by Roger Renaud, whose crew from years ago, Rob Cochrane, was the winner in the 1984 Best Dressed Sailor Award. Timeless fashion.

Perhaps digging through your albums has turned up some interesting shots – perfect for Photo of the Week. Please send them along to share at cyonboard@kerrwil.com. Your fellow boaters will welcome POTWs to relieve the winter blahs.

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