The Yachts

Kathleen Gillett

 

This yacht is the first Hobart entry from New Guinea but she is no stranger to this race, having gained fourth place in the first Sydney-Hobart in 1945 under the command of CYCA member Jack Earl.  Ketch rigged, she does not have a favourable handicap but her determined skipper and crew are certain to acquit themselves with credit.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Kathleen Gillett
Sail Number RB 1
Owner R R Stephenson
Skipper R R Stephenson
Navigator W Gibson
Crew Peter Hood, M Jennings, B Wyborn, T Cook.
State New Guinea
Club RAC
LOA 13.1
Beam 4.5
Draft 2