2024-02 Lindsay May
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Topic: “Kialoa II’s Return Voyage to UK and my 50th Sydney to Hobart”
Presenter: Lindsay May
Lindsay May OAM is a navigator on ocean racing yachts and has just completed his 50th consecutive (a record) Sydney Hobart Race. In 2023 he was part of the crew who sailed Kialoa II to the UK to compete in the Fastnet yacht race. Lindsay has raced in 3 Fastnets, 1 Newport USA to Bermuda, 1 Transpac (Long Beach to Hawaii) and 3 South China Sea races (HK to Philippines). Lindsay has been winning navigator of one Line Honours (1997) and three Handicap winners (1984, 1991, 2006). Amongst other things, Lindsay is an active member of Lane Cove Rotary Club and a Past District Governor of Rotary District 9685.
Lindsay gave us a stimulating presentation at our February meeting, about his amazing sailing adventures that included the return of Kialoa II to the UK, a selection of experiences from his 50 Sydney-Hobarts and commentary on his recent UK Fastnet experience. Lindsay May is a truly inspiring human. His experience is not limited to sailing, and he continues to be involved in Rotary at both Lane Cove Club and Rotary District 9685.