The Yachts

Brannew

Brannew

 

Brannew, an apt name for this near-new boat, purchased by Chris Bran last year. The Beneteau First 40 Cruiser Racer is one of the youngest boats in the fleet, having being launched on the 29 February 2012. Bran used last year’s Winter Series for crew training and to explore the inner workings of the boat, prior to her first major offshore outing – the Audi Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race. Bran was most happy with 18th overall and an IRC Division 3 win. This was followed up with a strong performance in the Rolex Sydney Hobart where Brannew finished 18th overall, second in IRC Division 3 and sixth in ORCi Division 3.

Sail maker, Ian Short of Ian Short Sails, acts as Sailing Master and his extensive knowledge in producing optimised sails for Beneteau yachts is invaluable. Some of Short’s own long-term crew will be aboard, along with a few of Bran’s own long term crew from his previous boat.

 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Brannew
Sail Number 9988
Owner Chris Bran
Skipper Chris Bran
Crew G Cooper, I Short, J Craddock, J Penney, L Derwent, M Feliberg, M Short, J Broom
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Beneteau First 40 Cr
Designer Farr Yacht Design
Builder Beneteau
LOA 12.6
Beam 3.9
Draft 2.5