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This is the first yacht to have competed in the three major ocean races of the world; the Fastnet, Bermuda and Sydney Hobart races. Her owner skipper, G P Pattinson, shipped her to America for the Bermuda race where she was first  to finish in Class C and D,  finishing 25th out of 113 starters. Uomie has won Class 2 of the RORC championship in 1953, 1954 and 1955. Designed by Arthur Robb, she was built in 1952. Her owner, G P Pattinson,  also owns the 57ft Jocasta, which he races extensively in England. Uomie arrived in Australia by ship in November and is now being prepared at the Cruising Yacht Club for this year's event. She will be crewed almost completely by the most successful team that races on Russell Slade's Janzoon.  Australian yachtsmen generally will be watching with interest the performance of this world rated yacht.