Australia's Fastest Cow set to lead the herd

9:40 PM Sat 26 Jun 2010 GMT

'John Clinton's beard streams back from the helm as he powers Australia's fastest cow ahead.' John Daffy - BluePRINT Public Relations Click Here to view large photo

With entries continuing to track ahead of schedule for a record fleet in the Meridien Marinas Airlie Beach Race Week regatta, the prettiest, fastest and most colourful cow in Australia soon will be sailing north in an effort to milk another prestigious trophy from the 21st annual regatta which runs from August 12 to 19. Sydneysider John Clinton, famed for the sight of his long grey beard streaming aft when he is at the helm, last year won the Boat of the Series award and again will be herding up his Beneteau Oceanis 50 Holy Cow for the event. The ...

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