60 years ago the cat scene was really taking off, with Brightlingsea being one of the top hot-spots for development. In the picture are no less than five future icons: Reg White, Rod MacAlpine-Downie, John Fisk, Bob Fisher and Hellcat II

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60 years ago the cat scene was really taking off, with Brightlingsea being one of the top hot-spots for development. In the picture are no less than five future icons: Reg White, Rod MacAlpine-Downie, John Fisk, Bob Fisher and Hellcat II

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60 years ago the cat scene was really taking off, with Brightlingsea being one of the top hot-spots for development. In the picture are no less than five future icons: Reg White, Rod MacAlpine-Downie, John Fisk, Bob Fisher and Hellcat II photo copyright D.Went / Fisher taken at Brightlingsea Sailing Club and featuring the Catamaran class

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