The Yachts

Roiaata

 

An Alden designed sloop built in 1935 by Lou Tercel, famous as the owner and builder of the well-known New Zealand "Ranger".  She is a tremendously strong little yacht which, besides extensive cruising in the Pacific, has raced consistently in Auckland and has been Class Champion on several occasions.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Roiaata
Sail Number F 45
Owner N Gillard & A Bell
Skipper N Gillard
Navigator A Bell
Crew B O'Donnell, O Cotterell, G Parore, C McMullen.
State New Zealand
Club Royal Akarana Yacht Club
Designer Alden
Builder Tercel
LOA 9.7
Beam 3
Draft 1.7