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Yach family

Solly Yach and his sons, Derek and Theodore. 

Solly was a Western Province swimmer and water polo player. Shown below are the WP Currie up winners in 1947, with Solly inserted at the top. 

Theodore Yach held the record for the most Robben Island crossings.

Theodore 1968

1973 Theo Yach

Theodore Yach 2 Jpg

Theodore Speaking

Theodore Yach 1

Theodore Yach Photo

Theodore Yachtbook

Theodore Yach Swim

Derek Yach is known internationally as a doctor of medicine, but also for his exploits as a long distance marathon swimmer.

8 Yach

7 Yach

6 Yach

5 Yach

9 Yach

10 Yach

11 Yac H

12 Yach

1986 Derek Yach

1968 Derek Primary Schools

1969 Derek

Derek 1975

1987 Derek 1

1987 Derek with his team in the Spur Robben Island race

Derek at Messina

1987 1

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Derek Yach Clinton

Derek Yach with Bill Clinton

Derek

Messina Derek Swim