- The Yachts
- 1969
- Hotspur
Hotspur
A Swan 36 designed by Sparkman and Stephens, "Hotspur" is the latest thing in medium sized ocean racers. Her fibreglass hull was moulded in Finland and shipped to Australia where it was completed. She features solid venticular rigging designed to reduce windage and is fitted with Proctor spars and Tasked sails.
Launched in July 1969, :Hotspur" has four wins out of five starts and forms one of W.A.'s potent Southern Cross Cup team.
Competitor Details
Yacht Name | Hotspur |
Sail Number | RF 88 |
Owner | Peter Packer |
Skipper | Peter Packer |
Navigator | Ron Packer (1) |
Crew | Ken McGregor (2), Rob Cameron, John Allison, John Longley, John Farmer. |
State | WA |
Club | RFBYC |
Type | Swan 36 |
Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
Builder | Swan |
Construction | GRP |
LOA | 11.2 |
Beam | 2.9 |
Draft | 1.9 |