The Yachts

Enid

Enid

 

This very good looking ketch was built in 1962 to a design by John Alden.  She is one of the larger yachts in the race and in strong breezes with slightly sprung  sheets "Enid" can really fly as is evidenced by the fact that she still holds the Sydney-Brisbane Race record and held the Montagu Island Race record until the 1969 race.  This is her first start in a Hobart race in the hands of new owner, Bill McRae.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Enid
Sail Number 88
Owner Bill McRae
Skipper Bill McRae (2)
Crew Jean McRea, D McRea (2), C Pollock (4), G Tilly (5), R Britewell (4), J Bray (2), J Wendon, V Barnes (4), J Anderson, V Bolton (3), D Kennedy, M Champion, G McRea.
State NSW
Club CYCA
Designer Alden
Construction Wood
LOA 19
Beam 4.8
Draft 2.1