| Launched | 25/6/79 (date of contract) |
| Owner | Steve & Leesa Kerr |
| Purchased | 2004 |
| Contact | Steve.Kerr@l-3com.com |
| Configuration | Short rig with original round foredeck hatch |
| Colour | Blue hull with gold stripe and white and cream deck |
| Berthed | Fremantle Sailing Club, berth C23 |
| Sail Number | F 298 |
| Australian Registration | |
| State Registration | 59335 |
| Call Sign |
Call Sign, FG |
| Builder | |
| Hull Number | 74 |
| Fit Out | |
| Previous Owners | P. & L. Hawke (original owners) |
| Previous Names | Nil |
The Yacht’s Story
Polaris was originally built for the Hawke
brothers of Hawke Bros fibreglass in Osborne Park.
Since purchasing Polaris in 2004 Steve and Leesa have added a new mainsail are are starting to race in some Jib & Main sailing on Sundays at FSC.
Photos
Heading North out of Cockburn Sound
Photograph: Courtesy of Steve Kerr
Berthed at Fremantle Sailing Club. Photograph: Jane Laws
Lot’s of memories during the construction and fit out, especially in the weeks leading up to the launch she was finally ready for transport to Fremantle and a fire broke out at the adjoining steel fabrication business and all the gas cylinders were stored in a shed adjoining the gantry that was holding up Polaris, very tense few hours until the fire was under control. Sailing on the yacht was always a joy along with trips to Rotto.