Dean sailed in the novice optimist class and his results after completing 8 races in the regatta were :

2nd ; 2nd ; 2nd ; 2nd ; 1st ; 1st ; 1st ; 1st

He finished first overall in the Natal Provincials Novice class Optimist held at Henley Midmar Dam:

Practicing at Hazelmere:

The trophy and certificate

The slipway on the final day

The sailing guru