Pippin
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| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
Profile
Since being launched in 1984, Pippin has competed in most of the CYCA Short Ocean Point Score Series and this year she took out IMS and PHS Division B honours. Pippin achieved her best result in the 1996 Hobart race when she placed 2nd in division. Pippin was forced out of last year's Hobart race when a knockdown caused radio failure. Celebrity crew member Shane Firkin has been conducting RAN helicopter rescue seminars for crews leading up to this race.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Pippin |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 533 |
| Owner | David Taylor |
| Skipper | David Taylor (5) |
| Crew | D Cunningham (2), A Taylor (2), J Maddox (1), D Neville, D Orange (1), A Byrne (1), P Giffen (1), Shane Firkin (1). |
| Type | Farr 37 Masthead sloop |
| LOA | 11.4 |
| Year Launched | 1984 |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design (NZL/USA) |
| Builder | Glass Yachts |