Apollo II
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| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
Profile
Apollo II was a member of the 1973 Admiral's Cup team. Owner Dick Thurston is a keen competitor and his results in Victorian waters have been very consistent. She was a close 2nd to Siska in the last Great Circle Race.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Apollo II |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | SM111 |
| Owner | R. & I. Thurston |
| Skipper | C Newman (4) |
| Navigator | J Graham (4) |
| Crew | A Williams (4), N Kelly (5), B Collins (5), G Griffiths (8), B Kellerman (1), I Thurston (4), R Thurston (4), D Bishop (4). |
| State | VIC |
| Club | Sandringham Yacht Club |
| Type | Miller & Whitworth 45 |
| LOA | 13.71 |
| Beam | 3.81 |
| Draft | 2.26 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1972 |
| Designer | Bob Miller (NSW) |
| Builder | Trevor Gowland (NSW) |