Osaka Cup 2007 -
Cadi (withdrawn)
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name: | Cadi (withdrawn) |  |
|---|---|---|
| Skipper/co-skipper: | John Netherton | |
| Crew/co-skipper: | David Netherton | |
| Yacht Model: | Jones 13m | |
| Race Group: | Open Racer B | |
| Yacht Sail Number: | M4 | |
| Club: | Mooloolaba Yacht Club (pending) | |
| Port: | Mooloolaba | |
| Nationality: | Australia | |
| LOA: | 12.93m | |
| Bmax: | 4.03m | |
| Disp: | 5200kg | |
| Yacht sail area: | ||
| Draft: | 2.93m | |
| Hull Colour: | White with blue stripe | |
| Finish Time: |
Skipper/co-skipper Details
| Name: | John Netherton |  |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbies & Interests: | Sailing, ski paddling, jogging | |
| Phone: | 0418 183 746 | |
| Previous Osaka races: | has not previously competed | |
| Reasons for Competing: | 15 year dream to compete, inspired by the success of Jon & Peter with 'Flying Fish'. | |
| Expectations: | a tough test of endurance to make a marathon look like a stroll to the shops. | |
| Looking forward to: | 5,500nm of non-stop trade winds. | |
| Years sailing: | since I was 12, too long ago. | |
| Favourite waters: | Capricorn Coast. | |
| Favourite sailing experience: | Approaching the Deal-Erith Island (Bass Strait) passage on dusk escorted by a pod of 100+ dolphins. | |
| Sailing Achievements: | Not too much 'silver ware' in the shelves to show for all the nautical miles, but many great memories. |
Crew/co-skipper Details
| Name: | David Netherton |  |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbies & Interests: | Sailing, Kayaking and triathlon. | |
| Email: | david.netherton@minterellison.com. | |
| Phone: | 0411 774 940 | |
| Previous Osaka races: | Has not previously competed. | |
| Why did you choose to compete? | Long standing dream and I'm crazy. | |
| Expectations: | Being wet, tired and hungry - the common joys of ocean racing. | |
| Looking forward to: | the challenge | |
| Years sailing: | since I was a kid. | |
| Favourite waters: | Queensland. | |
| Favourite sailing experience: | Finishing my first race across Bass Strait. | |
| Sailing Achievements: | a mix of dinghy and big boat stuff, but nothing super special. |
