Lipton Cup 07...part 3

Once again the team goes boldly in search of the next exclusive....this time it’s with Paul & Graeme Willcox at the RCYC bar round a beer and a pinch of salt. They’re well known vaalies who’ve been based in the Cape for a while now and will be representing ZVYC at a star-studded Lipton this year.
Deep South Diaries: Morning Paul, Graeme; thanks for taking the time to speak to us.
PW: Howzit bru, what you lookin’ at?
GW: Hey there, he means ‘hello’.
DSD: There are some very experienced yachties in the field this year, what’s your strategy?
PW: I don’t care how long they been sailing, we are going to show them who is boss. Paul Willcox doesn’t take kak from no-one. We will be going at them so hard they will cry for their mommies.
DSD: Okay Paul, we don’t expect anything less from you in the pub after the welcoming party, but do you have a plan for attacking your competitors on the water?
DSD: …..and by attack I meant to say ‘beating your opponents’….
DSD: …..on the race course? [pregnant pause as it appears the team’s secret plan B has been revealed]
DSD:…sorry, let’s start again – how are you going to get better scores on the result sheets than the other favourites?
GW: Well it is Lipton with the infamous no-discard so consistency is rewarded. It’s unlikely that any one team will dominate the bullets. We’ll be looking to play it conservative off the start line, but will take some flyers if the reward is worth the risk.
PW: What?! No, we are faster than these punks. Watch us flying off the startline in clean air with the rest following in our wake. We’ll show these Cape poefdes how to sail in their own backyard.
GW: Paulie, remember we’re sailing for Zeekoevlei?
DSD: Yes you are indeed, and joining an elite bunch who’ve represented the ‘Vlei over the years. Tell us a bit about your team and preparation.
PW: Hot team, hot boat - we are the ones to beat….and the chicks dig us.
GW: Despite our relative youth, there’s a lot of regatta success on the team. If we find the conditions to our liking I think we’ll be in with a shout.
DSD: most feared/respected competitors?
PW: uhhh, Saddles is quite a legend now.
GW: Ja, Mark has been exposed to some of the most intense racing since he last did Lipton and could have a big jump on us. The Defenders will be keen to prove that last year was no fluke - Gigs is quick no matter what boat he is on.
PW: I hope someone has showed him that a L26 is a bit bigger than a Laser this year.
DSD: okay that’s all we got time for now, good luck guys and enjoy racing together.
PW: shot bru.
GW: thanks, dude
Paulie smiles for the camera


Graeme hangs out with a fan