Newly launched in late 2008, Michael Hiatt’s latest Living Doll was built for speed and a clear air advantage over the current batch  of 50 to 52-footers now racing in Melbourne, as well as at other major regattas.  Farr Yacht Design has put a lot into this boat and Cooksons have come up with a beautiful hull and excellent IRC fit-out.  Features include twin rudders and a lifting prop.  North Sails have designed their latest 3DL sails, with a flat-top main for inshore, and a conventional main for offshore. She is a striking looking boat with a deep black/blue/sometimes deep green hull and the Living Doll insignia.

Having missed Hobart last year due to a broken mast, Living Doll went on to win Audi IRC Division 1 at 2009 Skandia Geelong Week, followed by a close win at the Meridian Marinas Airlie Beach regatta in August and finally the IRC Grand Prix Division One win at Audi Hamilton Island Race Week.  Living Doll finished seventh across the line in the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race and claimed third place in this year's Audi IRC Australian Championship.

Name Living Doll Race name Living Doll Launch year 2008 Sail number R55 Owner Michael Hiatt Skipper Michael Hiatt (4) Crew R Lloyd (4), R Breada (2), M Johns (3), M Vanderwaker (4), R McGarvie (4), G Kerns (3), C Barber (3), B. Marsh, R. Scrivenor, A. Linton, M. Walsh, S. Grey, A. Cape, D. Sweet. Club RYCV State VIC Type Farr 55 Designer Farr Builder Cookson Construction Carbon LOA 16.76 Beam 4.40 Draft 3.3

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