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Windward Passage

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Perhaps the best-known of all maxi racers, this big American ketch has recently been refitted to improve performance in her continuing battle for maxi yacht supremacy against Kialoa. This rivalry has continued worldwide for two years and promises to produce an exciting battle for 1977 Hobart line honours.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Windward Passage
Sail Number 7099
Owner Fritz Johnson
Skipper Fritz Johnson(3)
Navigator Magnus Halvorsen
Crew B Sawyer, Tony Schmelling, D Vaughn, Rob Sterling, M Summerton, R Vaughn, J McClure, A Crisp, G Weatley, G Harmer, S Mackenzie.
State USA
LOA 22.25
Beam 6.10
Draft 3.30
Rig Type Ketch
Year Launched 1968
Designer Alan Gurney (UK/USA)
Builder John Rumsey et al (Grand Bahamas)