Bumblebee 4
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| Category | Placing |
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Profile
One of the most powerful yachts in Australia, John Kahlbetzer's new Maxi yacht is an aluminium Frers design launched earlier this year. Served by one of the most able and experienced crews in the country, she will start favourite for line honours and could easily surprise on handicap.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Bumblebee 4 |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 1441 |
| Owner | John D.Kahlbetzer |
| Skipper | John D.Kahlbetzer (1) |
| Navigator | Peter Bowker (5) |
| Sailing Master | Graeme Freeman (8) |
| Crew | Rob Antill (3), Peter Shipway (10), Gary Weisman, John Harris (8), S Bull (3), Robert Clifford (1), Brett Hart, Mal Ritchie, M Edwards (2), B Edwards, Hugo van Kretschmar (3), Bill Edgerton (5), Peter Gardner (3), B Davies (11), John Munson (6), Skip Novak, M Taylor (2), K Corner (2), J Carruthers (5), Spencer Easton (5), B Davies (11). |
| State | NSW |
| Club | CYCA |
| Type | Maxi |
| LOA | 23.17 |
| Beam | 5.49 |
| Draft | 3.66 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1979 |
| Designer | German Frers, (Argentina) |
| Builder | Kelly & Haugh (NSW) |