The Yachts

True North

True North

 

True North has competed successfully in South Australian waters under owner Andrew Saies since 2004, including placing 2nd in division in this year’s Adelaide to Port Lincoln Race.  Competing in the Rolex Sydney Hobart is part of a four-year race program for this boat and her crew which includes the experienced Brett Young as boat and team manager.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name True North
Sail Number YC5974
Owner Andrew Saies
Skipper Andrew Saies (2)
Crew B Young (7), R Human (11), I Schmidt (2), L De Wit, D Cronin, M Hutton, M Clark, K Kellow
State SA
Club CYCSA
Type Beneteau First 40.7
Designer Farr
Builder Beneteau
Construction Fibreglass
LOA 11.92
Beam 3.77
Draft 2.4