Apollo II
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Profile
Apollo II is a Ben Lexcen design originally built for Alan Bond. She represented Australia in the 1973 Admiral's Cup. Owner Becher has taken her to Hobart four times previously, last year she retired with damage sails and gear. Rumours have it that she has a new sail wardrobe and is on the hot trail with the Melbourne fleet.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Apollo II |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | R111 |
| Owner | A.J.Becher |
| Skipper | A.J.Becher (4) |
| Navigator | R Kenyon |
| Crew | R King (3), M Dumbrell (4), P Ralph (5), T Hall (2), D Allen (3), M Allen (1), S Salonwyczk (1), W Noyes (1), G Crozier (2), C Hughes. |
| State | VIC |
| Club | Royal Yacht Club of Victoria |
| LOA | 14.8 |
| Beam | 4.1 |
| Draft | 2.5 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1972 |
| Designer | Bob Miller (NSW) |
| Builder | Trevor Gowland (NSW) |