Ronstan Ultimate Challenge
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Profile
The only Victorian yachtsman to win a Sydney-Hobart, Lou Abrahams has competed in 25 races south with Vittoria, Challenge, Challenge II, Challenge III and Ultimate Challenge. He has also represented Australia in the Admiral’s Cup (twice), Clipper/Kenwood Cup (four times) and has sailed in every Southern Cross Cup series as well as six Fastnet races, finishing sixth with Ronstan Ultimate Challenge in 1987. Currently tuning up for the 1989 Australian Admiral’s Cup trials.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Ronstan Ultimate Challenge |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | Sm2 |
| Owner | Lou Abrahams |
| Skipper | Lou Abrahams (24) |
| Crew | Col Anderson (9), Gary Schipper (6), G Ferguson (6), S Snodgrass (2), G Sheard, I Walker, R Simpson, N Crawley (4), D Shields. |
| State | VIC |
| Club | Sandringham Yacht Club |
| Type | Dubois 40 |
| LOA | 12.17 |
| Beam | 4.2 |
| Draft | 2.1 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1987 |
| Designer | Ed Dubois (UK) |
| Builder | Ken Jago (VIC) |