The Yachts

Maritimo 54

Maritimo 54

 

Bill Barry-Cotter’s Schumacher 54 competed in the 50th Melbourne to Hobart Yacht Race in 2022, with the team claiming Line Honours in the anniversary edition of the race.  The boat program is overseen by RSHYR veteran Michael Spies, and supports the development of young sailors looking to break into the offshore sailing circuit. 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Maritimo 54
Sail Number USA16
Owner Bill Barry-Cotter
Skipper Kendall Barry-Cotter (11)
Sailing Master Michael Green (43)
Navigator Murray Spence (22)
Crew Frazer Read (9), Ian Vidal, Jared Donnelly, Justin Wells (8), Maclean Paton (3), Ross Mannering (1), Michael Hughes (16), Barrie Mcindoe (6), Benjamin Lockyer
State QLD
Club Southport Yacht Club
Type Schumacher 54
Designer Carl Schumaker (USA)
LOA 16.3
Beam 4.2
Draft 2.8