The Yachts

Cherana

 

Famous yacht which still races consistently out of the CYCA under the guidance of John Keelty, Cherana had her first race to Hobart in 1959 and won the race overall. She has also won nineteen SOPS and SHPS out of CYCA since 1970. crew this year includes the builder of Cherana Trevor Gowlend, who also built other famous yachts Anitra V and Freya, He has been aboard fine Sydney-Hobart winners. Colin Betts, coming up for his 33rd race, also joins them.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Cherana
Sail Number 25
Owner John Keelty
Skipper John Keelty (6)
Crew Trevor Gowland (18), Colin Betts (32). D Cooke (2), B Bell, M Butler
State NSW
Club Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Type Tasman Seabird
Designer Alan Payne
Builder Trevor Gowland
Construction Timber
LOA 11
Beam 2.9
Draft 1.4