The Yachts

Runaway

 

This blue-black hulled One Ton Cup sloop from New Zealand was designed and built by John Lidgard. Launched in November, 1970, she was unlucky not to be selected to represent New Zealand in the One Ton Cup . 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Runaway
Sail Number 1249
Owner John Lidgard
Skipper John Lidgard (4)
Navigator Heather Lidgard (3)
Crew Jack Smith (5), Paul Schultz (2), Douglas Gallraith, Kevin Lidgard
State New Zealand
Club Royal Akarana Yacht Club
Designer John Lidgard
Builder John Lidgard
LOA 11
Beam 3.4
Draft 1.9