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Challenger
Name: Challenger W6
Built: c. 1982 by Norman Poleson
Owned and sailed by: Norman Poleson, crewed by Gibby Hutchison and others.
Club: Whalsay
Inter-Club Details: Winner of 9 trophies including 2 Memorial Cups and 1 Devon Bowl
Note: In 1983, her first year, Challenger was just about unbeatable winning 33 cups at 7 Regattas including Whalsay and the Inter-Club.
Challenger leading a race at the Inter-Club, c.1984.
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