The Yachts

Andrew Short

Andrew Short

 

Well-known marine retailer Andrew Short has moved back into big boats, purchasing the Volvo 60 formerly known as Djuice Dragon.  The original owner/skipper Knut Frostad, who campaigned this VO60 in the 2001 Volvo Ocean Race, will join the Aussie crew from Norway to help them achieve maximum speed.  One of three VO60s racing this year.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Andrew Short
Sail Number NOR2
Owner Andrew Short
Skipper Andrew Short
Crew A Short (10), B Anderson (3), P Ryan (10) , P Britt, P Geddes, A Buhagiar, O Schenk, A Cahalan, D Witt, E Kirby, D McFarlane, C Bran, A Mills
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Volvo Ocean 60
Designer Davidson
Builder Cooksons
Construction Kevlar
LOA 19.46
Beam 5.1
Draft 3.96