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Madmen's Woodyard

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Believed to be the only yacht to have finished a Sydney-Hobart race under jury rig — in the 1986 race she sailed across Storm Bay and up the Derwent with sails set on a broken mast that hung like a broken wing over the side. In 1987, however, Madman’s Woodyard retired early. In light to moderate running conditions she could turn in a good race as she certainly has the pedigree.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Madmen's Woodyard
Sail Number 4803
Owner John Messenger
Skipper John Messenger (1)
Navigator C Bowling (4)
Crew R Speedy
State NSW
Club Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Type Half Tonner
LOA 9.47
Beam 3.2
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1982
Designer Ed Dubois (UK)
Builder Mike Easton Self build in Qld