Apollo
/media/1931055/Apollo-I-BOLLEN-VAN-KRETSCHMAR.jpeg)
Loading...
No data available
| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
Profile
Apollo, designed by Bob Miller, has raced in most of the ocean racing classics. She had a new lease of life at Cowes this year, breaking the Round the Island course record, the Cowes Dinard course record and was the top scorer for an Australian boat in the Fastnet. A serious contender for line honours.
A member of the HK Southern Cross Cup team.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Apollo |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 1400 |
| Owner | Jack Rooklyn |
| Skipper | Jack Rooklyn (1) |
| Navigator | Capt. Stan Darling OBE DSC** VRD RANR (23) |
| Crew | Charterer: Peter Jolly T Sharples (7), V Conlon (1), J Mitchell, D Tovey, P Slade, P McNamara, J O'Keefe, Chris Tumpane, G Gilliam (6), |
| State | Hong Kong |
| LOA | 17.48 |
| Beam | 4.06 |
| Draft | 2.44 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1969 |
| Designer | Bob Miller (NSW) |
| Builder | J.H. Griffin Pty. Ltd. (NSW) |