The Yachts

Ragamuffin

Ragamuffin

 

Eighty two year-old Syd Fischer, a legend in ocean racing history, is contesting his 47th offshore season. His latest Ragamuffin, is a TP52 originally from San Diego. Fischer won the Sydney Hobart overall in 1992 and took line honours twice with his German Frers-designed maxi Ragamuffin, in 1988 and 1990 and has completed 40 Hobarts. Fischer was the CYCA’s Blue Water Champion (2007-2008), the ninth time he has held this coveted title.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Ragamuffin
Sail Number AUS 70
Owner Syd Fischer
Skipper Syd Fischer
Crew Tony Ellis, Kieryn Cowan, Clinton Wade-Lehman, Matt Hayes, Brad Favelle, Larry Jamieson, Ritchard Allanson, Evan Walker, Will McKenzie, Nathan Ellis, Pat Langley, Simon Roos, Gen Attrill
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type TP52
Designer Farr
Builder Goetz
Construction Carbon
LOA 15.85
Beam 4.41
Draft 3.23