The Yachts

Duende

Duende

 

Duende is a 52 foot yacht from the design team of Judel and Vrolijk in Germany and sistership to the previous Yendys. Previously raced as Tau Ceramics and Lacoste in Europe this yacht has been modified for Australian conditions and optimised under the IRC rating system.  It has a favourable handicap and a crew of very experienced yachtsman lead by Damien Parkes. Duende started in the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and was the winner of Division A1 in this year’s Audi Winter Series.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Duende
Sail Number ESP6100
Owner Damien Parkes
Skipper Damien Parkes
Navigator Ian Mason
Crew A Campbell, L Klohs, M Cassidy, N Parkes, P Dohna, R Saleh, B Lawson, L Gilbert, L Gazzard, R McMahon, M Cameron, D Lambert
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type JV52
Designer Judel Vrolijk
Builder Logitud Cero
Construction Kevlar Composite
LOA 15.39
Beam 3.9
Draft 3.2