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Splash Gordon

Splash Gordon

 

Stephen Ellis’s modified Farr 40 Splash Gordon has been optimised from its one design configuration to suit the IRC rule including a fixed bow sprit, masthead asymmetric spinnaker and a new keel which is 300kg heavier than the class one design keel.

She has been very competitive with podium finishes in 2006, 2007 and 2008 Savills, Rolex (2nd in 2006 Rolex Trophy Series) and Audi Regattas.  Splash Gordon is currently placed 3rd overall in the 2008 Audi Australian IRC Championships!  Definitely a boat to watch -  as she will be defending her division win from the 2007 Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race!

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Splash Gordon
Sail Number 6838
Owner Stephen Ellis
Skipper Stephen Ellis
Crew Nick Craddock, Nathan Ellis, Bradley Nann, Reid-Peter Flemming, Ryan Binedell, Kurt Futouros, Niall Kinch
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Farr 40 Mod
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Carrol Marine
Construction E Glass
LOA 12.41
Beam 3.96
Draft 2.46