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Apollo

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Category Placing

Profile

After a long visit to Queensland for the Hamilton Island series, and extensive modification in Brisbane, this famous yacht's potential in unknown, not having raced since she had her 'bottom lift'. With an impressive sail inventory and many old hands in the crew, her performance should put her in front for line honours with less competition than last year.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Apollo
Sail Number 1400
Owner Jack Rooklyn
Skipper Warwick Rooklyn (10)
Navigator Jerry Humphrey
Crew Jack Rooklyn (9), Sandy Schofield (15), Duncan van Woerden (11), Michael Spies (6), G Johnston (4), A Goddard (2), David Hodgson (4), Bruce Ramsden (9), David Stalker, S Baker, C Marlowe, John Messenger, Janet Blake (6), B King, D Salter.
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Maxi
LOA 21.6
Beam 5.1
Draft 3.9
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1981
Designer Ben Lexcen (NSW)
Builder J H Griffin (NSW)