The Yachts

Terra Firma

Terra Firma

 

Nick Bartels has been a regular to this race, but missed the last three years, last competing in 2012, finishing 11th overall and fourth in Division 1, last year, after placing ninth overall, and third in IRC Division 1 and ORCi Division 1 in 2011, his best result to-date. Unlike Victoire and Pretty Fly III, this Cookson 50 has a fixed keel. It is very competitive, as was Bartels former Terra Firma, a Sydney 47. The current Terra Firma was launched as Living Doll for Michael Hiatt then sold to Rob Hanna and renamed Shogun before her third Victorian owner, Bartels, purchased and renamed it. Terra Firma is also a regular competitor in the Sydney Hobart, last competing in 2014 when she finished 31st overall and third in Division 1. Competes locally too, winning the 2016 Brighton Port Phillip Challenge in February. A strong boat and experienced crew means you don’t see Terra Firma in the retirement’s list.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Terra Firma
Sail Number SM24
Owner Nicholas Bartels
State VIC
Club SYC
Type Cookson 50
Designer Farr
Builder Cookson
Construction Carbon
LOA 15.4
Beam 4.26
Draft 3.48