Taurus II
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| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
Profile
Taurus II was launched in October 1981. She is a Peterson 43, sistership to Ragamuffin and Apollo V, which are members of the Australian Admiral’s Cup team and Southern Cross team. Taurus II will be using these two yachts as yardsticks, and in competing against them she should gain a high placing. Geoff Lee has put together a good crew, headed by experienced yachtsman and sailmaker Hugh Trehane.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Taurus II |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 67 |
| Owner | Geoff Lee |
| Skipper | Geoff Lee (5) |
| Navigator | Bob Brenac (9) |
| Crew | Rolf Mische (16), Hugh Treharne (10), Bill Ratcliff (17), Paul Ratcliff (1), Bill Riley (4), Derek Graff (3), Mike Burke (10), D Massey (1), P Williams (1). |
| State | NSW |
| Club | CYCA |
| Type | Peterson 43 |
| LOA | 13.0 |
| Beam | 4.0 |
| Draft | 2.4 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1981 |
| Designer | Doug Pearson (USA) |
| Builder | Terry Cookson (NZ) |