The Yachts

Not A Diamond

Not A Diamond

 

Not A Diamond was one of three yachts representing Queensland in last year’s Land Rover Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race, her initiation into the race. She finished 42nd overall for 13th in Division 3. David Redfern went on to compete in the 70th edition Sydney Hobart and finished a surprisingly good 30th overall and 13th in Division 3. We say surprisingly, as she is not regularly raced offshore, mainly competing on the local waters of Moreton Bay. Not A Diamond is one of four Beneteau 40s in the race this year and will need to be on her toes to beat the high-calibre in-class competition. 

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Not A Diamond
Sail Number RQ2404
Owner David Redfern
Skipper David Redfern
Navigator Stuart Reader
Crew M Williams, D Fife, N Harrison, D Smith
State QLD
Club RQYS
Type Beneteau First 40
Designer Farr Yacht Design
Builder Beneteau
Construction GRP
LOA 12.3m
Beam 3.9m
Draft 2.5m