The Yachts

Free Spirit

Free Spirit

 

Crewed by former J24 sailors, including skipper Stephen Girdis who was the National Champion in this class in 2000, Free Spirit is a “medium displacement cruiser racer with a crew of middle aged yachtsmen who are aiming for a comfortable ride but also an improved result from last year’s debut Sydney Gold Coast Race," according to Stephen. 

Free Spirit’s best results came in the IRC premier cruising division at last year’s Hahn Premium Race Week. Stephen’s father George will skipper his boat Marloo north in this race.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Free Spirit
Sail Number 8885
Owner Stephen Girdis
Skipper Stephen Girdis
Crew G. Woodgate, G. Brunsdon, A. Gambacorti, P. Walsh, A. McKechnie, N. Wild, G. Hilleard
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Jeanneau 51
Designer Briand
Builder Jeanneau
Construction Fiberglass/Kevlar
LOA 15.56
Beam 4.42
Draft 2.65