The Yachts

Mirrabooka

Mirrabooka

 

Plenty of experience on this boat with over 100 Hobarts between the crewmembers. John Bennetto sailed his first Hobart in 1947 and is now the record holder with 41 races. Mirrabooka has competed in every Hobart since being launched and she regularly finishes mid-fleet. This, according to John, is not because they are getting slower but “because everyone else is getting faster”.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Mirrabooka
Sail Number A8
Owner John Bennetto
Skipper John Bennetto (41)
Crew P. Foster (15), P. Knott (2), L. Griffiths (8), R. Jackman (26), B. Watson (24), D. Watson (6), H. Hargreaves Morris (7).
State TAS
Club Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Type Frers 47
Designer German Frers
Builder Devine
Construction Aluminium
LOA 14.24
Beam 4.442
Draft 2.798