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FROM THE PAST .......... 1977 to 1987

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helsal II

"HELSAL II"
A66 RACING YACHT
Designed & Launched 1979

Helsal II was designed to rate the maximum under the IOR and is known as a Pocket Maxi. It became one of the better known yachts from Adams Yacht Design during the period 1977-87. She has competed in numerous offshore races including fifteen Sydney / Hobart Races, achieving 2nd & 3rd over the line and a recent Division A win on Performance Handicap. Helsal II has taken Line Honours at least four times in the Sydney / Mooloolaba & one handicap win. She has also taken line honours in the Melbourne / Hobart, Adelaide / Port Lincoln, Sydney / Vila, Montague Is ( Race record 1981) and even competed in the Transpac. This is but a brief summary of her racing career! Helsal II is another well used and well travelled yacht.



the office

   "THE OFFICE"
   A66 Cruiser / racer

   Designed 1984

   Builder John McConaghy

   FRP / foam sandwich
   hull & deck, stub keel,
   dagger c'board, rudder
   & skeg.
   Subsequently sold and
   renamed "HELSAL III"





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