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Southerly

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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)