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Archina

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Category Placing

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Second oldest yacht in the fleet, Archina was in the inaugural Sydney Hobart Race in 1945, retiring then going on to place 3rd overall in 1948. She went on to compete in 1958, '59 and '60 as well as competing in other offshore races during that period. Owned now by artist John Firth-Smith, she is making a comeback and will race in the Veterans Division along with other famous yachts such as Southerly.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Archina
Sail Number A 2
Owner John Firth-Smith
Skipper John Firth-Smith
Crew S Broom (6), R McAauley (7), P Sarlos (9), P Wherry (2), J Bloemendal, J Haselgrove, J Wood, C Yee, C Moller, P Hayselden, D Burford.
State NSW
Club Sydney Amateur Sailing Club
Type Bermudan Ketch
LOA 15.85
Beam 3.81
Draft 1.93
Rig Type Ketch
Year Launched 1933
Designer Cecil Boden (NSW)