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Challenge II

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Category Placing

Profile

One of Australia's great ocean racing yachts, 3rd in the Sydney Hobart of 1980, winner in 1983, and according to current owner 'going for it' in 1988. Challenge's other victories include the 1980 Great Circle Race around Tasmania, the 1982 Sydney Suva, the 1980 King of the Derwent, 1984 Petersville Regatta as well as representing Australia in the Clipper Cup in Hawaii. Winner of Illingworth Trophy in 1988 Sydney Mooloolaba race.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Challenge II
Sail Number 5339
Owner Jim Daley
Skipper Jim Daley (3)
Crew Phil Thompson (10), Andy Coyle (3),
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type S&S 46
LOA 14.02
Beam 4.34
Draft 2.44
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1979
Designer Sparkman & Stephens (USA)
Builder Maas Bros (VIC)