The Yachts

Broomstick

Broomstick

 

Since Broomstick was re-built into a 66 footer in 2002, the first race she undertook was the Rolex Sydney Hobart and she was 8th across the line.  Since then she has been a regular winter and twilight series competitor, winning the Winter Series three times including the Audi Winter Series 2009.  Broomstick was also third over the line in the Ocean Pointscore Sydney Newcastle Race.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Broomstick
Sail Number 8848
Owner Michael Cranitch
Skipper Michael Cranitch
Crew A Pettica, N Cruz, J Gaynor, D Reader, D Macpherson, T Colclough, K Swiney, S Dickson, S Tomsett, S Walking, S Alle, B McAdams
State NSW
Club CYCA
Type Modified 66
Designer Nandor FA/Steinman
Builder Nandor FA/Cranitch
Construction Composite
LOA 20.15
Beam 4.8
Draft 4.0