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Beyond Thunderdome

CountryAustralia
Boat TypeDavidson 40
Sail Number5500
MH173
ClubMiddle Harbour Yacht Club
RigSloop
LOA12.2m, 40.02f
Year Build1987 (age 38)
Owner (s)Ron Swanson
Warren Johns
Other Boat NamesElla Bache
Designer (s)Laurie Davidson
Builder(s)Doug Brooker
BuilderDoug Brooker
Former CrewGreg Hyde
Ian Bugs Potter
Jamie Wilmot
John Oliver
Ron Jacobs
DesignerRon Swanson

Beyond Thunderdome

1992 Hobart

Ella Bache Crew: Back row from left- Amanda Swan, Vanessa Dudley, Lindy Hardcastle, Teresa Michell, Sarah Mitchell, Cathy Hawkins holding son Josh, Middle Row- Susie Alsop, Sue Crafer, Bottom row - Lindsey Marwood, Adrienne Cahalan, Amanda Alyard, Amanda Wilmot

In 1992, she was chartered by Adrienne Cahalan and named Ella Bache.

The 1992 Sydney to Hobart program states: "Chartered by 18' Skiff Champion Adrienne Cahalan, This yacht is better know as Beyond Thunderdome. Also sailing under charter, the One Tonner was a member of the UK winning team in the '89 Southern Cross and the winning Irish team in the '91, failing to start in the Hobart race after loosing her mast. Also a member of the winning Australian team in the '88 Kenward Cup, she will be sailed by a very experience all female crew including Vanessa Dudley and Amanda Wilmot." 

On board were: Adrienne Cahalan (2), Vanessa Dudley (3), Amanda Wilmot (2), Cathy Hawkins, Lindsey Marwood, Lindy Hardcastle, Teresa Michell, Sue Crafer, Sarah Mitchell, Amanda (Mandy) Swan, Amanda Alyard.

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