The Yachts

Nips N Tux

 

Nips-n-Tux is an IMS cruiser/racer with a good racing track record, including an IMS win in the 2000 Telstra Cup. Two members of the crew are lining up for their 25th Sydney to Hobart Race - Colin Anderson and Bob Fraser, who will both join the list of Hobart Heroes for completing Sydney Hobart Races.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Nips N Tux
Sail Number 5995
Owner Howard de Torres
Skipper Howard de Torres (4)
Crew C. Anderson (24), B. Fraser (24) and others TBA.
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type IMX 40
Designer Neils Jeppersen
Builder X Yachts
Construction GRP
LOA 12.1
Beam 3.773
Draft 2.43