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Kurrewa IV

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No yacht in Australia is better known than this 65ft cutter for she has been racing for many years and today is one of the most beautiful looking yachts afloat. Designed by one of the greatest designers of all time, William Fyfe, she was built by Morrison and Sinclair in Sydney in 1912. Her racing successes would be impossible to number here but she has competed in seven Sydney Hobart races, winning the Illingworth Cup for line honours, six times. On handicap her best performance was in 1946 when she was placed third to Christina and Saga. Originally known as Morna her name was changed in 1954 when purchased by her present owners, the Livingstone brothers from Victoria, who had previously been racing their ketch, Kurrewa III.  Alan Payne has designed a modern sail plan for this year's race and her performance will be watched with interest.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Kurrewa IV
Sail Number 4
Owner F & J Livingston
Skipper F & J Livingston (7)
Sailing Master R (Rubber) Kellaway (10)
Crew D Robertson (7), N Shannon (4), G Wright (5), R Wallace (4), J Biddlecombe (3), H Gunson (3), Fred Thomas (2), D Halliday (1), Dr E Barton.
State VIC
Club Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Type Cutter
LOA 19.81
Year Launched 1912
Designer William Fife
Builder Morrison and Sinclair