| Otago | |
|---|---|
| Country | Australia |
| Boat Type | Peterson 36 |
| Sail Number | 1170 |
| Club | Middle Habour Yacht Club |
| Rig | Sloop |
| LOA | 13.7m, 44.94f |
| Year Build | 1979 (age 45) |
| Owner (s) | Bill Allen Syd Fisher |
| Designer (s) | Doug Peterson |
Otago
This boat was originally Ragamuffin and was a member of the winning Australian teams in 1979 Admirals Cup and 1980 Clippers Cup
n the late 1980's Bill Allen bought Otago and sailed competitively offshore with MHYC for 5 years. In those days, every 4th race was a long offshore race.
In 1989, he lent the boat to 2 of his women crew who were part of the group Women on Water (WOW). The first night out they did 10 headsail changes which tired them out for the rest of the trip. Otago was a big heavy boat, however they finished. (not sure whether this crew list was correct, but I got it from Bill Allen.
1989 Hobart | In 1989, Bill Allen lent Otago to the WoW They 1989 CYCA Program says: Originally sailed as Ragamuffin as a member of the winning Australian teams in 1979 Admirals Cup and 1980 Clippers Cup, and more recently as Otago (owned by Bill Allen), this 46-footer has been chartered by Women on Water syndicate and will be sailed to Hobart by an experienced all-women crew, headed by skipper Christine Evans. They are only the second all women crew to sail on the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Women on Water Syndicate - Christine Evans (Skipper), Higgs (2) (Navigator), Kathy Veel (1), K Holz, D Sykes, R Lewis (2), J Gillott, Kerry Goudge (2), L Eagle, M Hudson, K Naylor, Gail Harland |