The Yachts

Aurora

Aurora

 

This Lake Macquarie yacht achieved her best results in the two heavy weather races of 1998 and 1999, where she finished 2nd and 3rd in division respectively.  The boat has lots of crew experience including the husband and wife team of Jim and Mary Holley and crewmember Jan Howard, who has 12 Hobarts under her belt.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Aurora
Sail Number 4057
Owner Jim Holley
Skipper Jim Holley (14)
Navigator Mary Holley
Crew J Holley (15), M Holley (6), J Howard (12), R Dean (5), G Vickstrom (4), A Dunlop, M Skelton, J Skelton, G Kennedy
State NSW
Club Lake Maquarie Yacht Club
Type Farr 40 - One Off
Designer Farr Yacht Design
Builder Glass Yachts
Construction Fibreglass
LOA 12.3
Beam 4.022
Draft 1.8