Future Shock enters Coffs Harbour Race, with a difference!

9:09 AM Mon 15 Nov 2010 GMT

'Future Shock' Craig Ellis Click Here to view large photo

One of the most well known offshore racing yachts in Australia over many years has again entered the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour race for 2011. Future Shock owned by Ron and Craig Ellis and designed by Greg Elliott, was built in New Zealand in 1988 and has raced in innumerable offshore races in Australia, New Zealand and overseas in that time. What is different about this years race she is that she is entered in the Short Handed Division and will sail with only 3 crew. It will be a busy and exciting time for the boys, although they have ...

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