The Yachts

Bear Necessity

Bear Necessity

 

Bear Necessity, a C&C 115, one of only three in Australia and the only one on the eastern seaboard, was launched in April last year and since then the crew has steadily been getting to know the boat and its potential. This will be the second major offshore race for Bear Necessity (named because it was a necessity owner Andrew Dally buy the boat). While it’s had plenty of inshore success, after being forced out of its first race, the tough Audi Sydney Southport, with gear damage after a wild southerly hit the fleet during the night, Andrew and Pauline admit they have unfinished business offshore.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Bear Necessity
Sail Number 6584
Owner Andrew & Pauline Dally
Skipper Andrew Dally
Crew Bill Ratcliff, David Bridges, Philip Taylor, David Whitfield, Peter Gentner, Pauline Dally, Geoff Greaves, Alister Copley
State NSW
Club Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Type C & C 115
Designer Tim Jackett
Builder Novis Marine
LOA 11.50
Beam 3.63
Draft 2.07