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Kismet

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Category Placing

Profile

This yacht, competing in the Hobart race for the first time, is the only Tasmanian representative. Her owner, Ken Gourlay, sailed his previous yacht, Terra Nova, in the 1952 race, being fifth to finish. His new yacht is a light displacement ocean racer, built in 1955 to a design by John Illingworth and Harald Penrose, and was raced little until purchased recently by her present owner.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Kismet
Sail Number C 6
Owner Ken Gourlay
Skipper Ken Gourlay
Crew B Plaister, R Spinner, H Cuthbert, P Gourlay.
State TAS
Club RYCT
Type Sloop
LOA 9.45
Beam 2.18
Draft 1.57
Year Launched 1955
Designer John Illingworth / Harald Penrose (UK)