The Yachts

Mercedes III

 

This famous sloop designed by Ted Kaufman and previously owned and raced by him is now raced under the burgee of the Royal Brighton Yacht Club by her new owner, Keith Farfor. Built by Quilkey Bros of cold moulded construction in 1966 this yacht represented Australia in the Admiral's Cup series of 1967 and 1969 . She is currently racing with success in Port Phillip Bay. 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Mercedes III
Sail Number B450
Owner Kieth Farfor
Skipper Kieth Farfor
Navigator Dan Smetana
Crew Greville Edgerton (3), Andrew Plympton, Roger Wischusen, Peter Linley, Geoff Swanson (4), Angus Milligan.
State Victoria
Club Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Designer Ted Kaufman/Bob Miller
Builder Quilkey Bros
Construction Cold moulded construction
LOA 12.2
Beam 3.5
Draft 2.1