The Roperunner
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| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
Profile
A 2-ton designed by Bruce Farr, she was a trialist for the NZ Admiral’s Cup team. She showed good early form in the elimination and observation trials, but she did not make the team. New Zealand boats have always shown high competitiveness in this event and is expected that this boat will be among the front runners.
Member of the NZ Southern Cross Cup team.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | The Roperunner |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | KZ 4499 |
| Owner | L Green / G Thorpe |
| Skipper | Leslie Green (1) / G Thorpe (2) |
| Navigator | Ashley Gay (15) |
| Crew | Lawson Abbott (7), Carl Grande (5), J Stevenson, N Paul, G Paul, A Wallbridge. |
| State | New Zealand |
| Club | Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron |
| Type | Two tonner |
| LOA | 12.1 |
| Beam | 4.0 |
| Draft | 2.1 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1980 |
| Designer | Bruce Farr (NZ) |
| Builder | Marten Marine (NZ) |