The Yachts

Prospect of Whitby

 

One of the Sparkman and Stephens latest designs, Prospect of Whitby was built of aluminium and launched in April this year. She was a member of the successful English Admiral's Cup Team and is currently Solent Points Champion, winner Britannia Cup, winner Channel Cup and 3rd R.O.R.C. Class 1 Points Championship.

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Competitor Details

Yacht Name Prospect of Whitby
Sail Number 130
Owner Arthur Slater
Skipper Arthur Slater (1)
Navigator Richard Hammond (16)
Crew Guy Shackles (1 ), Wally Smythers (1), John Green (1), Tony Greener, Roger Molson, Butch Dalrymple-Smith (1), Bobby Lowein (1), Ken Johnson (6), Reserve: Ken Newman
State United Kingdom
Club Royal Ocean Racing Club
Designer Sparkman and Stephens
Construction Aluminium
LOA 13.8
Beam 4
Draft 2.2