Windward Passage
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Profile
One of the world's most famous ocean racers. Holds 11 elapsed time records, including Transpac and Miami Nassau. Has reputation of being perhaps the fastest ocean racer in the world. There will be much interest in her clash with Kialoa III and Ballyhoo. She and Kialoa III are here for a showdown to determine who is the biggest gun at sea.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Windward Passage |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 7099 |
| Owner | Robert M.Johnson |
| Skipper | Fritz Johnson |
| Navigator | Peter Bowker (3) |
| Crew | D Vaughn, J Rumsey, R Banks, Nick Wells, S Mackenzie, Tony Schmelling, J Alderman, A Dick Gooch, R Man, C Findlay, Syd Brown (8). |
| State | USA |
| Type | Maxi |
| LOA | 22.25 |
| Beam | 6.10 |
| Draft | 2.95 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1968 |
| Designer | Alan Gurney (UK/USA) |
| Builder | John Rumsey et al (Grand Bahamas) |