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Australian Skandia Wild Thing

Australian Skandia Wild Thing

 

This maxi made news headlines worldwide last year when she was struck at sea by a freak “twister”, which forced her to retire. With a 3rd and a 2nd over the line in this event, AS Wild Thing is edging towards a win but will have Nicorette, the new Shockwave and Leopard of London to contend with this year.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Australian Skandia Wild Thing
Sail Number M10
Owner Grant Wharington
Skipper Grant Wharington (14)
Crew I. Johnson (7), G. Taylor (1), T. Ede (1), J. Rae (9), P. Cosman (4), C. Smith (3), D. Haines (2), R. Gilbert (6), S. Bond (3).
State VIC
Club Mornington Yacht Club
Type MBD 83
Designer Murray Burns Dovell
Builder Strickland
LOA 25.2
Beam 5.439
Draft 4.094