The Yachts

Hotspur

 

A Swan 36 designed by Sparkman and Stephens, "Hotspur" is the latest thing in medium sized ocean racers.  Her fibreglass hull was moulded in Finland and shipped to Australia where it was completed.  She features solid venticular rigging designed to reduce windage and is fitted with Proctor spars and Tasked sails.

Launched in July 1969, :Hotspur" has four wins out of five starts and forms one of W.A.'s potent Southern Cross Cup team.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Hotspur
Sail Number RF 88
Owner Peter Packer
Skipper Peter Packer
Navigator Ron Packer (1)
Crew Ken McGregor (2), Rob Cameron, John Allison, John Longley, John Farmer.
State WA
Club RFBYC
Type Swan 36
Designer Sparkman and Stephens
Builder Swan
Construction GRP
LOA 11.2
Beam 2.9
Draft 1.9