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Home 1993 Yachts Marara

Marara

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Veteran of ocean racing Bill Ratcliff is celebrating his 30th race to Hobart this year – the 7th aboard Marara, which finished 17th overall and won Division D of last year's race. A brilliant result for the 21-year-old yacht. Hobart highlights for Ratcliff include 3rd in Division in '83, 3rd in division in '85 and 2nd place for Illingworth Trophy which he then went on to win in '87 and 3rd in IMS in 1990.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Marara
Sail Number 1317
Owner A. E. 'Bill' Ratcliff
Skipper A. E. 'Bill' Ratcliff (29)
Crew Barry Simpson (19), P Taylor (1), J Smith (5), G Johnston (4), B Lee.
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type S&S 34
LOA 10.3
Beam 3.07
Draft 1.75
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1973
Designer Sparkman & Stephens (USA)
Builder Halverson, Morson & Gowland (NSW)