The Yachts

Portia

 

This fibreglass sloop, set up with aluminium mast and spars, was designed by Trygve Halvorsen and is the "baby" of the Hobart fleet.  As yet untried in competitive racing, being newly launched, a design from Halvorsen can be worth watching.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Portia
Sail Number 665
Owner J Robertson
Skipper J Robertson (2)
Crew T Halvorsen (18), M Robertson, B Robertson (1)
State NSW
Club CYCA
Designer Halvorsen
Construction GRP
LOA 8.5
Beam 2.7
Draft 1.5