Ron Fletcher: Ocean Racer/Yachting in Australia

Artist: Ron Fletcher
1925 -
Nationality: Australian
Artwork Year: 1981
Image Size: 14.25 by 12.1 inches
Overall Size: 16 by 14 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas

Ocean Racers vary in length from 7 meters to 24 meters with a beam of 3 meters to 6 meters and weighing between 4 tons and 30 tons. The larger yachts are capable of long ocean races, for example, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, events like the Whitbread Around the World Yacht Race which circumnavigates the world, and the famous Admiral's Cup.

As Ocean Racers vary in size and performance, they are raced on a handicap system based on their measurements. Sails vary in size and the crews may range from 4 to 22 people. Ocean Racers have a lead keel to maintain the yacht's stability as the crew weight cannot keep them upright.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® First Day Cover for the Australia 24¢ Ocean Racer/Yachting stamp issued October 14, 1981.

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