RED WITCH

The Red Witch is a 6 metre trailable yacht that offers competitive one design racing as well as safe, relaxed family cruising.  Strict one design rules ensure close competitive racing and the association is implementing a mentor scheme where class newcomers are welcomed into the fold and quickly brought up to racing speed with coaching by some of the top crews who willingly give of their time to improve the quality of the fleet.  

The Red Witch is also a practical family cruiser. The mast height is designed to enable the boat to pass under the Fremantle bridges without lowering the rig - a feature that makes it the envy of many other boats. Being simply rigged it is easy to sail single handed or with young children.  

Owning a Red Witch in competitive condition is not a costly exercise. Second hand prices are around $5,000 but can vary significantly depending on condition and inventory. Note that a new set of sails costs over $3000 and so if a reasonable set of sails are included in the boat price then expect to pay more for the overall package. Most fittings are standard dinghy type which helps keep running costs to an absolute minimum.

For more information contact the fleet chairman Ted Heysed at bmmowatt@tpg.com.au or visit the Association website at www.redwitch.asn.au