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Rising Sun

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Category Placing

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Formerly an RAN training ship named Franklin, this yacht was transferred to the Army in '93. Volunteer effort saw her commence training activities and race in the '93 Sydney Hobart, unfortunately retiring. The boat is now used for adventure and seamanship training and for disadvantaged children as part of Defence Force Aid. The return from Hobart this year see stops along the way to renew friendships made last year.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Rising Sun
Sail Number 5376
Owner N.Sneddon
Skipper N.Sneddon (2)
Navigator C Mazur (5)
Crew I Cooke (1), R Meindi (1), G Pallot (1), A Morrison-Evans (3), R Gillies, D Stone, A Wilson, T Kemp.
State NSW
Club Army Sailing Club
LOA 13.06
Beam 2.90
Draft 1.88
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1962
Designer Morgan-Giles (UK)
Builder Royal Australian Navy Garden Island