Witchdoctor
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| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
Profile
Originally named Sweet Caroline, this powerful sloop represented Australia in the Clipper Cup in Hawaii. Now owned by a group of CYCA members headed by Maurie Cameron, the intrepid crew will head for Hobart once more on Boxing Day with their Sydney Hobart drink - Mutton Bird Repellent, over proof rum and bitter lemon – drunk whilst warm!
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Witchdoctor |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 2557 |
| Owner | The Rum Consortium |
| Skipper | Maurie Cameron (14) |
| Sailing Master | P Reuter (1) |
| Crew | Geoff Barter (15), Ian Manley (1), John Dodd (4), Charles Troup (8), C Dagger (1), H Krop (6), P Wills (4), J Beaver (1), G Toms. |
| State | NSW |
| Club | CYCA |
| Type | Two tonner |
| LOA | 12.80 |
| Beam | 4.1 |
| Draft | 2.4 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1979 |
| Designer | Laurie Davidson (NZ) |
| Builder | Aqua Craft (NSW) |