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Entered as First Light but raced under the name of United Transport.

One of the few boats designed by the successful American design team of Nelson/Marek to be built in Australia, First Light has not sailed up to expectations since her launching in 1985. One of the six yachts seeking a berth in the Victorian team for the Southern Cross Cup.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name United Transport
Sail Number R60
Owner Charles McMillan
Skipper Charles McMillan (3)
Navigator D LeRoy (4),
Crew A McMillan (4), R Layton (2), M Clarkson (1), A McKechnie (1), D Alan (2), M Love, A Perkins (2).
State VIC
Club Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Type One Tonner
LOA 12.1
Beam 3.9
Draft 2.2
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1985
Designer Nelson Marek (USA)
Builder Cec Quilkey (NSW)