The Yachts

Espresso Forte

Espresso Forte

 

Laurence Freedman’s Farr 55 finished 42nd overall in last year’s Land Rover Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race in the hands of skipper, Peter Schwarz, who takes the reins again. Espresso Forte has been campaigned out of the CYCA over a number of years, but until last year, had not contested the Gold Coast race since 2008, when it scored 36th overall and sixth in division. This year finished 21st overall in the 2016 Club Marine Pittwater Coffs Harbour race. On the crew are familiar names from other campaigns: Danny McConville, Richard Holsten and Peter Seary. Freedman, who will not be aboard, was awarded an Order of Australia in 2001 for Service to the Community, Medical Research, Arts and to Business and Investment in Australia. His philanthropic beneficiaries include young Australians whom he supports in many areas, including introducing Western Sydney youngsters to sailing through the Freedman Foundation.  

Espresso Forte was disqualified for an incident in Sydney harbour shortly after the start.  The protest decision may be viewed here.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Espresso Forte
Sail Number 8181
Owner Laurence Freedman
Skipper Peter Schwarz
Navigator Danny McConville
Crew A Pryer, J Marks, M Drake, P Seary, P Smith, R Holstein, S Cray, S Powell-Hughes
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Farr 55
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder McConaghy
LOA 16.95
Beam 4.41
Draft 2.60