The Yachts

Nips N Tux

Nips N Tux

 

Sydney plastic surgeon Howard De Torres was named Bluewater Champion of 2003-2004 after a strong performance in the 2003 Rolex Sydney Hobart (3rd overall) amongst other fine results that season which delivered him the top placing in the pointscore.  In the Rolex Sydney Hobart 2006, Nips- n-Tux placed fourth in IRC Division D.  She has also achieved good results in the Coffs Harbour race and Audi Winter Series.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Nips N Tux
Sail Number 5995
Owner Howard De Torres
Skipper Howard De Torres (8)
Crew M De Torres (5), J Allen (7), F Walker (5), J Dann, D McPhee, C Flanaghan, J Leppard, R Davies, B Sykes
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type IMX 40
Designer Neils Jeppersen
Builder X Yachts
Construction GRP
LOA 12.1
Beam 3.77
Draft 2.5