The Yachts

Flirt

Flirt

 

Flirt, was built in 2007 and is a Corby 49, based at the Sandringham Yacht Club. Owner Chris Dare launched her in January 2008.  This race will mark her introduction to ocean racing, after she has been fitted with a new keel in June 2008.

This is an upgraded version of the previous Flirt, which was very successful under IRC over the past two years.  After a very steep learning curve the new Flirt has began to show her potential and challenge the TP52's and Cookson 50s for IRC overall results.

A competitive boat since January 2008, some of her top results include 2nd Audi Top of the Bay Regatta; and 1st (line honours and IRC) in Queenscliff to Apollo Bay race.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Flirt
Sail Number SM 2008
Owner Chris Dare
Skipper Chris Dare
Crew A Cole, A Linton, M Hewitt-Park, A Wilkinson, A Plympton, S La Peyre, S Campbell, C Maxted, B Murphy, K Harris, J Bennett, D Stielow
State VIC
Club Sandringham
Type Corby 49
Designer John Corby
Builder Composite Constructions
Construction Carbon Fibre
LOA 15
Beam 4.2
Draft 3.2