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Peter Forbes, a captain with Emirates, the international airline of the United Arab Emirates, will be joined by six other flying staff from the airline for this yachts first ocean race in 10 years. Previously called Taurus II, she competed in the 1982 Sydney Hobart, finishing 36th over the line out of a fleet of 118. The crew has their sights set on a good performance.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Emirates
Sail Number R67
Owner John Duffin
Skipper John Duffin (3)
Crew P Forbes (2) D Matuscha(5), D Maddern (2), R Miller, N Hawkin, G Magowan, K Glover, P Cahill, H Dalton.
State VIC
Club Royal Yacht Club of Victoria
Type IOR 2 tonner
LOA 13.021
Year Launched 1981
Designer Doug Peterson (USA)