Southerly
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| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
Profile
A beautiful timber yacht which still shows promise, recently placing 1st in division in the Sydney Southport Race. First went to Hobart in 1958, with a best result of 3rd overall in '59. Don Mickleborough has finished 1st in the Sydney Hobart, Fastnet Race and the Bermuda Race - the only Australian to have done so. Don has also won the China Sea Race and Round Hawaii State Race, and is the only original boat owner sailing the veteran division.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Southerly |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 38 |
| Owner | Don Mickleborough |
| Skipper | Don Mickleborough (25) |
| Crew | Bruce Jackson (25), Tony Cable (30), Dick Logan (9), David Reid (7), John Sheridan (10) |
| State | NSW |
| Club | CYCA |
| Type | Peel 35 |
| LOA | 10.67 |
| Beam | 2.44 |
| Draft | 1.68 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1939 |
| Designer | Charlie Peel (VIC) |
| Builder | F Boyle and Son (NSW) |