Cowes 1968 (1968)

Unissued / unused material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown.
Cowes, Isle of Wight
MS Sailing boats and launches at sea, probably during the Cowes week. MS A schooner, possibly a Navy destroyer in the background, and sailing boats. MS Dinghies competing in race. Various shots, sailing boats and launches at sea. MS The "Tio Pepe" sails past. MS Yachts competing in race. LS Destroyer and other boats decked in bunting and flags. CU Man using binoculars. MS Second man using binoculars. MS Father and baby watching race. MS Two yachts with red sails competing. MS Mother and child use telescope on the sea front. CU Two starting cannon firing. (2 shots). Various shots, passenger ferry in harbour, decked in bunting, yachts pass by. Various shots, yachts racing. LS Passenger ferry passing. Various shots, X-class yachts racing and passing the "Norris" buoy. Various shots, faster yachts racing in different class.
Note: Date on original record: 03/08/1968.
FILM ID:2999.11
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