Osaka Cup 2007 -
Hullabaloo
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name: | Hullabaloo |  |
|---|---|---|
| Skipper/co-skipper: | Jim Okeeffe | |
| Crew/co-skipper: | Joe OKeeffe | |
| Yacht Model: | Adams 13 | |
| Race Group: | Racer B | |
| Yacht Sail Number: | ||
| Club: | Port of Yamba | |
| Port: | Yamba | |
| Nationality: | Australia | |
| LOA: | 13.5 | |
| Bmax: | 3m | |
| Disp: | 7500kg | |
| Yacht sail area: | ||
| Draft: | 2.4 | |
| Hull Colour: | White | |
| Finish Time: | 22h 51m 59s (UTC) May 2, 2007 |
Skipper/co-skipper Details
| Name: | Jim Okeeffe |  |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbies & Interests: | Builder, cane farmer, cattle breeder. | |
| Email: | kezok@hotmail.com | |
| Phone: | 02 66 460423 | |
| Previous Osaka races: | has not completed previously. | |
| Reasons for Competing: | To compete in a long ocean race with just one crew member (my son) to experience and overcome the difficulities. | |
| Expectations: | I am looking forward to the competition between boats and experiencing the comradery of like minded adventurers. | |
| Looking forward to: | The start gun - The endless days of sailing, arriving in Osaka safely. | |
| Years sailing: | 35 years | |
| Favourite waters: | Barrier Reef | |
| Favourite sailing experience: | 1978 Solo Trans Tasman Race | |
| Sailing Achievements: | Being competitive in local races and crewed on fast boats in some big races. | |
| Additional Comments: | Cannot wait for the race to start. |
Crew/co-skipper Details
| Name: | Joe OKeeffe |  |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbies & Interests: | Dinghy sailing, surf life saving. | |
| Email: | kezok@hotmail.com | |
| Phone: | 0402 708 741 | |
| Previous Osaka races: | Has not previously competed. | |
| Why did you choose to compete? | Dad and myself have been interested in this race for about 10 years. | |
| Expectations: | To gain experience in long distance ocean racing and navigation. | |
| Looking forward to: | Getting to the start line and the ocean experience. | |
| Years sailing: | 15 years | |
| Favourite waters: | Belmont NSW | |
| Favourite sailing experience: | The Laser nationals - due to the great people involved. | |
| Sailing Achievements: | 1st North Coast Laser Regatta. 1st QLD states. | |
| Additional Comments: | Looking forward to seeing you all in Melbourne. |
