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Home 1974 Yachts Bumblebee 3

Bumblebee 3

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Another in the growing number of aluminum ocean racers, this Frers design yacht only recently arrived from the USA where she was built by Palmer Johnson. An Admiral's Cup contender she should do very well in the Sydney Hobart, crewed as as she is by some of Australia's top yachtsmen.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Bumblebee 3
Sail Number KA 1441
Owner John Kahlbetzer
Skipper John Kahlbetzer
Navigator Graeme Freeman (4)
Sailing Master Mike Fletcher (3)
Crew Greg Gilliam (4), D Banse, Bill Edgerton, Rob Venables (2), Len Burke (3), Jake Corner (2), David Kilponen (2), Peter Clark (1).
State NSW
Club CYCA
LOA 16.15
Beam 4.27
Draft 2.49
Rig Type Sloop
Year Launched 1974
Designer German Frers (ARG)
Builder Palmer Johnson (USA)