The Yachts

Solveig

Solveig

 

Launched October 1950.  Has won Trans-Tasman Race (1150 miles); competed in 3 Hobart races, a Honolulu race, Noumea(1,100 miles) race and coastal events.  Conversion from sloop to cutter rig may improve performance.

Crew and Experience

Trygve & Magnus Halvorsen - both 7 Hobarts, 3 Trans Tasman, 1 Honolulu (2,225 Miles) and one Noumea (1,100 miles). 

Stan Darling (Commodore RAN). 6 Hobart races, 3 Trans Tasman races, 1 Honolulu (2,225 Miles) and one Noumea (1,100 miles).

Trevor Gowland. 2 Hobart races, 1 Montague Island race,; coastal races.

W Maddigan. No experience offshore.

R Floan (?)

 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Solveig
Sail Number CYC 54
Owner Trygve & Magnus Halvorsen
Skipper Trygve (7) & Magnus Halvorsen (7)
Crew Stan Darling (6), Trevor Gowland (2), W Maddigan, R Floan (?)
State NSW
Club Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Designer Trygve and Magnus Halvorsen
Builder Trygve and Magnus Halvorsen
Construction Wood
LOA 11
Beam 2.7
Draft 1.7