Ragamuffin
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Profile
The famous Ragamuffin will be attending to win her first Hobart race this year. The Sydney to Hobart being the only major Australian ocean racing race she has not yet one in five years consistent racing. Ragamuffin has been extensively modified this year to rate more favourably against more recent designs and is trying for her 3rd selection in Australian Admirals Cup team. The highlight of Ragamuffin's career so far, has been her magnificent win in the 1971 Fastnet race against the world's best ocean racing yachts.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Ragamuffin |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 70 |
| Owner | Syd Fischer |
| Skipper | Syd Fischer (9) |
| Navigator | Gordon Marshall (6) |
| Crew | Hugh Treharne (4), Ian Treharne, Tony Ellis (7), Jack Christofferson (9), Bruce Gould, J McLeod, M Summerton. |
| State | NSW |
| Club | CYCA |
| Type | S&S 48 |
| LOA | 14.83 |
| Beam | 4.04 |
| Draft | 2.13 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1968 |
| Designer | Sparkman Stephens (USA) |
| Builder | Quilkey Brothers (NSW) |