MATADOR (2) yacht

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MATADOR (2) yacht

Post by aukepalmhof » Wed Oct 12, 2016 7:28 pm

The yacht depict on this stamp is the maxi sailing yacht MATADOR (2) which was built by Eric Goetz Customs built yachts in Bristol, R.I. for William (Bill) Koch of Palm Springs, USA.
1990 Delivered as the MATADOR.
Length 25.91m.
She won the 1990 and 1991 World Maxi Championship.
Koch sold the MATADOR to Australia around 1993 to Anton Starling who renamed the yacht in FUDGE.
1998 Took part in the Sydney to Hobart race.
2016 She is still given in Australian ship registry under that name and owned by Starling.
The internet gives that she was refitted in a charter cruise yacht and sails now with paying guests around the Whitsunday Islands, Australia under the name MATADOR.

The web-site of the company gives the following information:
MATADOR is 85ft in length and is the largest IOR Maxi ever built. MATADOR was designed, developed and constructed at a cost of over US$20 million in 1991. The yacht is constructed from carbon fibre, titanium and aluminium. MATADOR competed in 52 races, 8 regattas and 2 maxi world champions and was undefeated!
Carrying up to 33 passengers this truly awesome sailing machine departs for a 2-day/2-night adventure every Thursday and Sunday. Combining the sheer size and power with the thrill of speed, MATADOR will take you on an adventure of a lifetime through the beautiful Whitsunday Islands.
MATADOR has been refitted since its racing days to accommodate guests in a comfortable open plan environment. There are several bathrooms and showers onboard, and there are double beds and single bunks. The four crewmembers will take care of all the meals, freshly preparing them onboard. Vegetarians can be catered for.
Snorkeling equipment, bath towels and bed linen is provided on board. MATADOR will often rendezvous with a dive boat, offering its guests a scuba experience, whether they are certified or introductory.
All meals, accommodation, bath towels and bed linen and snorkeling equipment are included in the cost.
Accommodation for 25 guests and 4 crew.
http://www.airliebeach.com/Sailing-adve ... atador.php

Grenada 1992 15c sg2435, scott2129
Source: Internet
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