The first Pogo class 40 in Australia was designed as a stepping-stone between a Mini 6.5 and the Open 60s. The class 40 is a fast seaworthy boat that is suitable for short handed sailing. Likened to a 40 foot version of a VO60, it carries 750 litres of water ballast each side which provides the required stability to carry the enormous sail area. Not built to perform under IRC handicap, the boat should be a strong contender in the PHS Division and amongst the fast 40 footers for line honours in this size range. Krakatoa II finished 3rd in PHS Overall and Division 1 in last year's Rolex Sydney Hobart and fifth in PHS Division in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast.
Name
Krakatoa II
Race name
Krakatoa II
Launch year
2005
Sail number
55555
Owner
Rod Skellet
Skipper
Rod Skellet
Crew
M. Hunter (10), S. Wheelhouse (12), E. Hyde (1), M. Gallaher, T. Gall, D. Elliot, N. Kennedy.
