The Yachts

Ocean Affinity

Ocean Affinity

 

This Marten 49 owned and campaigned by Queenslander Stewart Lewis finished the race seventh overall under PHS and second in Division 1 last year. The yacht has competed in consecutive Rolex Sydney Hobarts since 2010, finishing 14th overall and sixth in Division 2 in 2013, 45th overall and seventh in Division 2 in 2012, 57th overall in 2011 and 30th overall in 2010. Notable results include back-to-back line honours victories in the Hempel Gosford to Lord Howe Island Yacht Race (2009 and 2010) and second overall in 2011. Ocean Affinity has also been a divisional winner at Airlie Beach Race Week on a few occasions.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Ocean Affinity
Sail Number RQ64
Owner Stewart Lewis
Skipper Stewart Lewis
Crew W Bailey, R Wood, C White, M Vickers, B Torpelund, S Brown, J Pirret, A Torpelund
State QLD
Club RQYS
Type Marten 49
Designer Reichel Pugh
Builder Azzura Marine
Construction Carbon
LOA 15.0m
Beam 4.2m
Draft 3.6m