The Yachts

Optimist

 

The first representative from West Germany for the Sydney-Hobart Race will be one of our most formidable overseas challenges for handicap honours.  Winner of the 1968 One Ton Cup in which she beat New Zealand's "Rainbow II", the winner of last years Hobart Race.  Her arrival in Australia and her participation in the race is awaited with great interest and anticipation.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Optimist
Owner H Beilken
Skipper H Beilken
Crew G Kohler, H Klahr, H Schaedla, R Miller, R Bull (15).
State West Germany