Racing in Evelyn IV - a smart yacht, but what gave her an edge?
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Evelyn IV
The Skiff that Jack Built
Jack Cassidy and his crew won the 1955 16 foot skiff Australian Championship in their boat Evelyn NV.
Jack sold the boat after the successful series. "Back then I got rid of them while they were still hot." He bought a refrigerator with the money.
Jack built another 9 skiffs over the next decade and won a further 5 national titles.
MAKE IT YOUR OWN
The story continues.
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