The Yachts

Living Doll

Living Doll

 

Designed by Bruce Farr and built by New Zealand boat-builder Mick Cookson, Living Doll was modified prior to the 2007 Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island race weeks and is now sailing with a conventional rather than a canting keel.  Owner Michael Hiatt is delighted with the results so far, including a 2nd in division at Hamilton Island. Living Doll finished 11th overall on IRC results in her debut Rolex Sydney Hobart in 2005, retired from the race in 2006 and finished 5th IRC Division B in 2007. The Cooksons are rocket ships off the breeze and they and the TP52s will be hoping for fast running and reaching conditions.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Living Doll
Sail Number R50
Owner Michael Hiatt
Skipper Michael Hiatt
Crew M Vanderwarker, R Lloyd, R Bearda, T Faire, G Kearns, P Fletcher, M Johns, S Pimlott, T Klestadt, A Latta, R McGarvie
State VIC
Club RYCV
Type Cookson 50
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Mick Cookson
Construction Carbon
LOA 15.24
Beam 4.33
Draft 3.48