Archina
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| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
Profile
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) |