The Yachts

Rovama

 

Untried and untuned at her first and only other attempt in 1964, this Robert Clark designed yacht did not have a chance to show her best.  However, owner-skipper is no stranger to the Hobart Race, having made the passage from Victoria on four previous occasions and we feel sure "Rovama" is now set to give her best.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Rovama
Sail Number B 66
Owner R J Mercer
Skipper R J Mercer (5)
Navigator C Paterson (5)
Crew R Walters, R Stuart, J Binstead, C Lovelock, W Pringle (1).
State VIC
Club RBYC
Designer Robert Clark
LOA 11.6
Beam 3.2
Draft 1.5