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Thunderbolt

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A Graham Shields design, built by Quilkey Bros. Thunderbolt was 4thin 1969, dismasted in the 1970 event. Sold her present owner shortly before last year's race, she achieved 29th and will be trying hard this year.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Thunderbolt
Sail Number 560
Owner G.Needham
Skipper G.Needham (1)
Sailing Master G Merrit
Crew P Archer (3), M O'Neil (2), B Needham.
State NSW
Club Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Type Three quarter tonner
LOA 11.18
Beam 3.07
Draft 1.88
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1968
Designer Graham Shields (NSW)
Builder Quilkey Bros. (NSW)