Nautilus Marine 100 boat challenge smashes fleet record



3:58 PM Thu 7 Apr 2011 GMT
'100BoatsRegatta02' Bob Carter Click Here to view large photo
Hobart marine dealer Hughie Lewis is a passionate man when it comes to yachting. As a blue water sailor, he is an exceptional supporter of his beloved Bellerive Yacht Club racing and their mid week and weekend regattas. Like most great ideas in life, Hughie Lewis was reflecting on the good old days of sailing. Those were the days when fleets on the Derwent were much stronger than they are today. But even in the 'good old days' the racing fleet always seemed to fall just short of the magical hundred-boat fleet. 'I like a challenge,' said Hughie Lewis. 'So ...


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