The atlantic challenger from the back garden. On the River Itchen near Southampton yesterday went the 31fdt. trimaran Genesis, Mr. Lauris Osborne's home-made for the single-handed transatlantic race which starts from Plymouth in June 1st. Mr. Osbourne ha worked 18 hours a day over a year to build his 1300 sloop-rigged craft Friends and neighbors helped with the construction in his back garden in Southampton. He has to make a 500-mils qualifying trip before acceptance for the race. Photo shows Mr. Laurie Osborne, 33, celebrates with champagne yesterday.
Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.
Photo is dated 05-05-1968.
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