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NERIDA racing  on Sydney Harbour in 2004.
Nerida
NERIDA racing  on Sydney Harbour in 2004.
NERIDA racing on Sydney Harbour in 2004.
Photographer John Jeremy

Nerida

Vessel numberHV000015
Sail Number33
Official Number156009
Vessel Registration NumberFY797N
Date1933
DimensionsVessel Dimensions: 13.72 m x 10.05 m x 3.36 m x 1.83 m, 15.75 tonnes x 5.9 tonnes, 102.66 Square metres (45 ft x 33 ft x 11 ft x 6 ft, 16 tons x 6 tons, 1105.13 square feet)
Engine dimensions: 54 kilowatts, 4 No. (72 horsepower)
Propeller dimensions: 559.5 mm (22 in.)
Registered Dimensions: 11.67 m x 3.35 m x 2.59 m, 16.75 tons x 12.92 tons (38.3 ft x 11 ft x 8.5 ft)
DescriptionNERIDA is carvel planked and rigged as a gaff cutter. It was designed by Alfred Mylne in England who, along with compatriots Wm Fife and George Watson, were amongst the most succccesful yacht designers internationally. NERIDA was built by RT Searle and Sons of Port Adelaide, who were well known in the region for their many recreational and commercial craft. It took part in some of the early Sydney to Hobart yacht races with its SA crew, and in 1950 won the race on handicap- and is the only SA yacht to have managed to win this event.

The 13.7 metre long yacht was initially built for Tom Hardy in 1933. Hardy was a prominent figure in his home state and keenly supported yachting. It was raced regulary and also cruised in the gulf off Adelaide.

In 2006 NERIDA remains in excellent condition on Sydney Harbour, often sailing in vintage regatta days and still rigged to its original gaff sail plan.
SignificanceNERIDA is a wooden racing yacht built in Adelaide South Australia. NERIDA won the 1950 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, and in 2006 it is still the only South Australian yacht to have achieved this honour. NERIDA is also represents an excellent example of fine yacht construction from Searle and Sons, its South Australian builders, who were one of the premier builders in Port Adelaide for many decades.

MARAGRET RINTOUL in 1950
Philip Rhodes
1948
MARY ANN SIMMS early in its career under full sail on the gulf
RT Searles and Sons
1957
RHONA H as a charter vessel
EA Jack
1942
LEERUNNA on the slip in Iluka, 2016
Alfred Blore
1914
MAYA on Sydney Harbour sailing with SASC
Alfred Cuthbertson
1929
FALIE on the slip 2023
W Richter Ultdenbogaardt
1920
ANDREW HARDY in Victoria Dock, Hobart 2009
Frank Burnell
1965
KEY LARGO at Goolwa 2015
JP Clausen & Sons
1929
STEPHEN DAVIES in 2019
Norman R Wright and Sons
1952
ALWYN off Sandy Bay, Hobart in 1926
Alfred Blore
1923
NSW III ( C6) racing against NSW II (C5) on Sydney Harbour early in 1931.
J Hayes & Sons
1929