The Yachts

Koa

Koa

 

Koa, which means “Strong Warrior” in Hawaiian, is a 2004 Farr-designed, Goetz-built TP52. She was originally called Sjambok and was built alongside Bright Star, which is Quest. Finished eighth overall in the 2018 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, and 14th overall in the 2017 Rolex Sydney Hobart. Peter is sailing with two of his sons in the team this year.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Koa
Sail Number 52152
Owner Peter Wrigley & Andrew Kearnan
Skipper Andrew Kearnan (4) and Peter Wrigley (6)
Navigator Mark Hewitt-Park (11)
Crew Ansel Koehn, Brent Wrigley (1) Byron White, Campbell Knox (19), Drew Wrigley (3), George Anyon, Kurt Hansen, Larry Jamieson, Mike Navarro (2), Patrick Vos, Scott Clarkson (5), Scott Ward
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type TP52
Designer Farr
Builder Goetz
Construction Carbon
LOA 15.85
Beam 4.353
Draft 3.143