Steinlager 2

Steinlager 2
Steinlager 2
Nation  New Zealand
Racing career
Skippers Peter Blake
Notable victories 1989–90 Whitbread
1989 Fastnet Race (l.h.)

Steinlager 2 is a yacht. Skippered by Peter Blake, she won the 1989–90 Whitbread Round the World Race and line honours in the 1989 Fastnet Race.[1][2] She was the only yacht to ever win all six legs of the Whitbread Round the World Race.[3]

The crew included Brad Butterworth, Tony Rae, Kevin Shoebridge, Godfrey Cray, Ross Field, Graham Fleury, Barry McKay, Mark Orams, Dean Phipps, Mike Quilter, Cole Sheehan, Glen Sowry, Craig Watson and Donald Wright.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Race, Volvo Ocean. "History - 40 years of life at the extreme". Volvo Ocean Race. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Steinlager 2 - NZ Sailing Trust". www.nzsailingtrust.com. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "::: Steinlager 2 :::". steinlager2.com. Retrieved 6 July 2017.
  4. ↑ http://www.sail-world.com/Eus/photo/317576
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