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The final day of the Congress again dawned bright and clear. With a one o’clock start, there was less time for adventure in the morning, so most of us stayed around the hotel, bathing, relaxing around the pool, or taking advantage of the hotel’s facilities.

Another bright sunny day with the sea perfect for bathing. The morning was ideal for relaxing and enjoying the hotel’s facilities, including massages and crazy golf. If he can negotiate these obstacles with such skill, is David Wing (above) the next Rory McIlroy?

This article is by Meg Jones, the youngest player in a competition where the age range is 68 years. Truly bridge is a game for all ages and generations:

Friday dawned bright and windy again, so the sea was too rough for swimming. It didn’t really matter, as the plan was for a full day excursion to Knossos and Heraklion.

The third day of the Crete Congress, Tournament Director Chris Benneworth talks through an interesting hand from the Swiss Pairs:

The second day of the Crete Congress, Tournament Director Chris Benneworth talks through the second day, with a surprise visitor to the bridge room:

The EBU Autumn Overseas Congress, sponsored by First for Bridge, is now underway in Crete. Tournament Director Chris Benneworth talks through the first day and details from the Pre-Congress Pairs: