Emirates
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| Category | Placing |
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Profile
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) |