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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

BRUCE ASKEW AND STOKES

DEAR EDITOR

I have recently noted your obituary to Bruce Askew in your November [2022] issue – great to see a tribute to Bruce. However, I would like to amend a few details.

(originally ) was built in 1988 by Chris Sturrock who added another frame, making her 9.1 metres along the deck, and extended the mast. [She was] purchased by Austin Brookes in 1992 and renamed for [the mountain

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