The Yachts

Katinka

Katinka

 

This will be Katinka’s 5th trip to Hobart and Paul’s first as skipper. His father, Des, has sailed in 27 Hobarts and has assisted in preparations but won’t be on board.  The crew has been training for two years with the aim to improve the boat’s previous best result of a 3rd in PHS division.  Returning to ocean racing, Katinka won the IMS division of the Long Ocean Pointscore race to Cabbage Tree Island.

 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Katinka
Sail Number 2837
Owner Paul O'Connell
Skipper Paul O'Connell
Crew P O'Connell (9), S McGhee (3), S Gould, C Ackland, D Hughes, B Ackland
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Currawong 30
Designer Paul Joubert
Builder Albertros Yachts
Construction Grp
LOA 9.245
Beam 2.917
Draft 1.829