The Yachts

Alcheringa

Alcheringa

 

Steel cutter designed by Alan Payne and launched in 1965. This yacht is owned by the Rear-Commodore of the C.Y.C.A, Jim Bridgland. A regular competitor in offshore races of the Cruising Yacht Club. She has previously raced four times in the Sydney-Hobart race.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Alcheringa
Sail Number 493
Owner Jim Bridgland
Skipper Jim Bridgland (5)
Crew A K McKellar Stewart (1), B D Cramp, D B McDonald, D Healey, L R Walter, J Reid, A Schmaekling, E Fuller
State NSW
Club Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Designer Alan Payne
Construction Steel
LOA 15.4
Beam 4
Draft 2.3