Tom,
As previous posts, I was on the maiden voyage of Zira (Vosges), and thence Vendee on and off for about 18 months in all. I too had the pleasure of sailing with Arthur Sugden, Chalres Prescott, yourself, Les Hesketh, Doug Perry, Colin Knill, Don (Gentlemen) Belton and Bob Scott. They were splendid ships on a splendid run and powered by a 6 cylinder J type Doxford - for good measure.
Salams.