The Yachts

Ruthean

 

Ruthean, skippered by Vic Toll, is Lake Macquarie's entrance in this years race. A Laurent Giles design, launched in Hobart 1952, she has already competed twice in 1952 and 1953. Due to her size, it is difficult to leave her home waters at Lake Macquarie. with the dredging of the channel this year Vic Toll has again accepted the challenge of the Hobart Race and with excellent results on the Lake this season her performance this this crack fleet will be watched with interest, particularly by the Newcastle enthusiasts. 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Ruthean
Sail Number M1
Owner Albert Victor and Ian Toll
Skipper Vic Toll (2)
Crew Captain Fletcher (1), W Turnbull (2), H Frementh (6), R Goodwin (3), H Heddle, E Morgan (2), N Pratt (1), J Gibson
State NSW
Club Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
Designer Laurent Giles
Builder Dave and Jim Jones
Construction Huon Pine
LOA 16.5
Beam 3.7
Draft 2.5