1968 Press Photo River Itchen Southampton Trimaran Genesis Laurie Osborne Race

The Atlantic Challenger From The Back Garden. In to join the swans on the River Itchen near Southampton, went the 31ft. trimaran "Genesis", Mr. Laurie Osborne's home-made entry for the single-handed transatlantic race which starts from Plymouth on June 1st. Mr. Osborne, 33, has worked 18 hours a day for over a year to build his £1,300 sloop-rigged craft. Friends and neighbours helped with the construction in his back garden in Southampton. he has to make a 500-mile qualifying trip before acceptance for the race.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 05-05-1968.

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