The Yachts

Nimbus

Nimbus

 

10th in Hobart Race, 1951; competitor 2 Montague Island Races; has won Port Hacking (40 miles) and Lion Island (50 miles) races; competed in 2 Five Island races (85 miles). 

Crew and Experience

A L Cohen (skipper). Member of CYCA, RSYS, RPAYC. Crewed in 5 Hobart races. Has sailed Nimbus since built.

M York (Mate). Member of CYCA, RPAYC. Has sailed in 5 Hobart races, Montague Island races and coastal races.

D M Brown. 3 Hobarts, Montague Island Race.

R Phillips. Sailing his first season offshore,; a 12ft skiff skipper.

R Mackay. Has sailing in Western Australia's Perth-Brunbury races, NSW coastal events.

M Clark, CYCA Member. Extensive offshore racing experience, 5 Hobart races, English Fastnet and La Rochelle races.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Nimbus
Sail Number 122
Owner Andy L Cohen
Skipper Andy L Cohen (5)
Sailing Master M York (5)
Crew D M Brown (3), R Phillips, R Mackay, M Clark (5)
State NSW
Club Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Builder Eric Johnson, Sydney
LOA 10.4
Beam 2.6
Draft 1.7