- The Yachts
- 1969
- Weatherly
Weatherly
A steel version of the Halvorsen's famous "Freya" and the only all-steel example. She is rigged with wooden mast and alloy boom and fitted for extensive cruising. Owner John Gilliam describes himself as a cruising yachtsman, but after his recent performances his fellow contestants claim he cruises too fast for them.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Weatherly |
| Sail Number | 390 |
| Owner | John Gilliam |
| Skipper | John Gilliam (2) |
| Navigator | K Dalton (6) |
| Crew | G Gilliam (2), B Davies (2), J Dawson (1), J Stephenson (2), B McGilcrest (3) |
| State | NSW |
| Club | CYCA |
| Construction | Steel |
| LOA | 12.2 |
| Beam | 3.4 |
| Draft | 1.9 |