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Kurrewa IV

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This yacht is possibly the most famous in Australia. Designed by William Fife one of the greatest designers of all time, and built by Morrison and Sinclair in Sydney, in 1912. The fact that she has been racing consistently during all these years, pays the highest tribute to both designer and builder. Her racing successes would be impossible to number here, but she has competed in nine Sydney Hobart races, winning the Illingworth cup for line honours seven 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 Livingston brothers of Victoria. Since then her rig has been modified to reduce her rating but it does not seem to have made any difference to her performance.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Kurrewa IV
Sail Number 4
Owner F & J Livingston
Skipper L Livingston (9)
Navigator Cmdr J L 'Red' Merson
Sailing Master Jock Muir (8)
Crew J Livingston (9), W Muir (5), D Robertson (9), G Pearce (3), J Love (3), H Kerslake (6), J Biddlecombe (4), D Muir (1).
State VIC
Club Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Type Cutter
LOA 19.81
Year Launched 1912
Designer William Fife (SCO)
Builder Morrison and Sinclair (NSW)