The Yachts

Bright Morning

Bright Morning

 

Bright Morning Star has been successfully campaigned by Sydney yachtsmen Randal Wilson and Hugh O’Neill for a number of years now.  Achievements include a 2nd in PHS division in the 2001 Sydney Gold Coast Race, and a 3rd in PHS division in the 2001 Sydney Hobart.  This year will mark the boat’s 10th race South.

 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Bright Morning
Sail Number 1987
Owner Randal Wilson and Hugh O’Neill
Skipper Randal Wilson
Navigator Randal Wilson
Crew R Wilson (9), H O'Neill (25), R Falk (1), T Purrkiss (10), J Sturrock (8), H Harding, J Spiteri, C Bambach, A Castle, G Stott, B Kelly, S Grellis
State NSW
Club Sydney Amateur Sailing Club
Type Peterson 51
Designer Doug Peterson
Builder Hugh Treharne
Construction Timber
LOA 15.5
Beam 4.538
Draft 2.3