Wednesday 24 July 2013

Darwin to Dili yacht race article from ntnews.com.au

An article on the recent Darwin to Dili Race the multihull race record was smashed this year by the monohull "Australian Maid" so the multi's have a new record to chase.

http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2013/07/15/322835_ntsport.html

AUSTRALIAN Maid has taken 24 hours off the record for the Darwin to Dili yacht race and won line honours.

Dr John Wardill's 17m wooden weapon sailed into Dili Harbour at 2.08pm Northern Territory time, 52 hours and eight minutes after the start of the 780km race on Fannie Bay at 10am on Saturday.
Dr Wardill and his crew beat the standing record of 76.9 hours, set by Mojo 3 last year, by 24 hours and 42 minutes.

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