The Yachts

Matangi

Matangi

 

Owner David Stephenson, who was part of the 2004 Rolex Sydney Hobart overall winning crew of Aera, has campaigned Matangi extensively in long offshore passages such as the Melbourne – Stanley and Melbourne – Launceston races, but it’s been two years since the boat took on a Rolex Sydney Hobart.  Matangi was presented with the TasPorts Cup for being the first Tasmanian entrant to finish on corrected time in the Rolex Sydney Hobart 2007.  She is one of seven Tasmanian entries this year and boasts a crew of experienced offshore racers.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Matangi
Sail Number 5350
Owner David Stephenson
Skipper David Stephenson (6)
Crew G Alnay, R Norton, M Whitmore, J Gardiner, P Hildyard, N Butler
State TAS
Club Tamar Yacht Club, TAS
Type Frers 39
Designer German Frers
Builder Carroll Marine
Construction HVY Core
LOA 11.782
Beam 3.872
Draft 2.42