The Yachts

Shimaal

 

Formerly Ted Kaufman's "Mercedes II", this steel sloop is making her sixth trip to Hobart.  Although in the middle of the fleet last year, she is capable of doing much better and if the winds blow fresh to moderate, owner C m Earl will see to it that she does.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Shimaal
Sail Number CYC 50
Owner C M Earl
Skipper C M Earl (3)
Crew H B Vaughan (3), M Delaney (3), P Delaney (3), R Sharp, K Bellamy (1).
State NSW
Club CYCA
Construction Steel
LOA 13
Beam 3.3
Draft 1.8