Part Mountain Goat, Part Simian, Part Genius, Always Smiling – #Bowmen are called upon to do the most amazing things whilst the yacht steams along at over 20 konts. Image from Leg 02, Lisbon to Cape Town, day 04, on board MAPFRE. Photo by Ugo Fonolla/Volvo Ocean Race. 08 November, 2017 #volvooceanrace #sailing #capetown #mype #Bowman – Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know.
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
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