Boat Register
F2659
Details
Name
Kong
Usage
Varnish
Location
Restronguet SC
Builder
Fairey Marine
Build date
March 1961
Condition
Excellent Condition
Hull Number
Deck Colour
Varnish Mark lll
Hull Colour
Varnish Mark lll
More Information
Extra Details
Additional Build Notes
Current Owner
Ben Lumby
Known Owners
1st owner – thought to be RR Furse, perhaps Flushing SC.
c 1985 – Francis Miller, Restronguet SC.
c2005 – Ben Lumby, Restronguet SC
History
“Kong” was raced little in her early years, but has enjoyed regular club racing since 2005, along with a few trips to National events and the annual SW Championships at Restronguet.
Best results: May 2009 – 1st overall South Westerns,
July 2009 – 15th overall Hamble Nationals.
2014 Weymouth, 34 entries, Sir Ralph Gore trophy – Ben Lumby and Liz Evans. Sir Richard Fairey Trophy – 10th place.
2015, Restronguet SC, South Western Championships, Ben Lumby and Liz Evans, Restronguet SC.
2018, Restronguet 26 entries, South Western Championships, Ben Lumby and Liz Evans, Restronguet SC, 26 entries
2018, Abersoch, 40 entries, Sir Ralph Gore Trophy, Ben Lumby and Liz Evans, Sir Richard Fairey Trophy, 5th
Residing Club
Region
South West England
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